Rosenstrasse
Originally released in 2003. Rosenstrasse is a drama/war film. directed by Margarethe von Trotta. With a runtime of 2h 16m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Katja Riemann, Maria Schrader, and Doris Schade
Synopsis
When Ruth's husband dies in New York, in 2000, she imposes strict Jewish mourning, which puzzles her children. A stranger comes to the house - Ruth's cousin - with a picture of Ruth, age 8, in Berlin, with a woman the cousin says helped Ruth escape. Hannah, Ruth's daughter engaged to a gentile, goes to Berlin to find the woman, Lena Fisher, now 90. Posing as a journalist investigating intermarriage, Hannah interviews Lena who tells the story of a week in 1943 when the Jewish husbands of Aryan women were detained in a building on Rosenstrasse. The women gather daily for word of their husbands. The film goes back and forth to tell Ruth and Lena's story. How will it affect Hannah?
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 18, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
2h 16m
136 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (42 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Katja Riemann
as Lena Fischer ( 33 Jahre alt )
Maria Schrader
as Hannah Weinstein
Doris Schade
as Lena Fischer ( 90 Jahre alt )
Jutta Lampe
as Ruth Weinstein ( 60 Jahre alt )
Svea Lohde
as Ruth Weinstein ( 8. Jahre alt )
Jürgen Vogel
as Arthur von Eschenbach
Martin Feifel
as Fabian Fischer
Fedja van Huêt
as Luis Marquez
Carola Regnier
as Rachel Rosenbauer
Plien van Bennekom
as Marion
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Letterbox Filmproduktion
- Tele München
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rosenstrasse about?
When Ruth's husband dies in New York, in 2000, she imposes strict Jewish mourning, which puzzles her children. A stranger comes to the house - Ruth's cousin - with a picture of Ruth, age 8, in Berl...
Who directed Rosenstrasse?
Rosenstrasse was directed by Margarethe von Trotta.
How long is Rosenstrasse?
Rosenstrasse has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
When was Rosenstrasse released?
Rosenstrasse was released on September 18, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rosenstrasse?
The main cast of Rosenstrasse includes Katja Riemann, Maria Schrader, Doris Schade, Jutta Lampe, Svea Lohde.