Schulmeister Spitzbart
Originally released in 1989. Schulmeister Spitzbart is a drama film. directed by Wolfgang Hübner. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Otto Mellies, Simone von Zglinicki, and Antje Straßburger
Synopsis
1831. A village schoolteacher Matthias Spitzbart dreams of the ideal school and writes a textbook on the perfect educational institution. When he becomes principal of a grammar school by chance, he puts his ideas into practice. His almost missionary-like zeal blossoms in wondrous ways, but his family idyll is deceptive. Entangled in his activities, Spitzbart fails to see his wife's affair with pro-rector Mehlmann, daughter Friederike flirts with the trainee teacher, and son Michael's misdeeds are enough to make a mockery of his efforts at exemplary behavior. Teachers, parents and the mayor are of the opinion that he has upset everything that worked before: he is dismissed...
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Fernsehen der DDR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schulmeister Spitzbart about?
1831. A village schoolteacher Matthias Spitzbart dreams of the ideal school and writes a textbook on the perfect educational institution. When he becomes principal of a grammar school by chance, he...
Who directed Schulmeister Spitzbart?
Schulmeister Spitzbart was directed by Wolfgang Hübner.
How long is Schulmeister Spitzbart?
Schulmeister Spitzbart has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Schulmeister Spitzbart released?
Schulmeister Spitzbart was released on December 27, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Schulmeister Spitzbart?
The main cast of Schulmeister Spitzbart includes Otto Mellies, Simone von Zglinicki, Antje Straßburger, Peter Borgelt, Michael Gerber.