The Airship
Originally released in 1983. The Airship is a drama film. directed by Rainer Simon.
Starring Jörg Gudzuhn, Hermann Beyer, and Kurt Böwe
Synopsis
Franz Xavier Stannebein, a young boy at the turn of the 20th century, wants to do nothing more than fly. He carries this dream through his years at an orphanage and into adulthood as a merchant in Spain. He eventually invests everything he has into building his own version of an airship. He later meets some industrialists in Germany who want to support his idea, and they ask him to build an airfield in Spain. When he sees the Nazis use the field during the Spanish Civil War, however, he feels betrayed and goes to Germany to protest. There he is thrown into an insane asylum in Leipzig. After WWII, his grandson and other survivors of the family searches for him, only to find the empty asylum... Based on the novel Das Luft-Schiff. Biografische Nachlasse zu den Fantasien meines Grossvaters (1974) by Fritz Rudolf Fries. The non-camera animation in the film was created by internationally known director Lutz Dammbeck.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Airship about?
Franz Xavier Stannebein, a young boy at the turn of the 20th century, wants to do nothing more than fly. He carries this dream through his years at an orphanage and into adulthood as a merchant in ...
Who directed The Airship?
The Airship was directed by Rainer Simon.
How long is The Airship?
The Airship has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was The Airship released?
The Airship was released on March 17, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Airship?
The main cast of The Airship includes Jörg Gudzuhn, Hermann Beyer, Kurt Böwe, Gudrun Ritter, Elisa Montés.