The Edelweiss Pirates
Originally released in 2004. The Edelweiss Pirates is a drama/history film. directed by Niko von Glasow.
Starring Bela B., Ivan Stebunov, and Simon Taal
Synopsis
Cologne towards the end of the Second World War. The city is in ruins, everyone is afraid, many are dead. It is a time of great inhumanity. Cologne’s young Edelweiss Pirates refuse to submit to the pressure of the Nazi regime. They fight with the Hitler Youth and scrawl anti-war propaganda on walls. Karl is an Edelweiss Pirate; his younger brother, Peter, is in the Hitler Youth movement. The two young men have been alone ever since their mother’s death in a bombing raid; their father is serving at the front, and their older brother, Otto, has been killed in action. Otto’s financée, Cilly, is doing her best to survive the war with her children. Carl is trying to help her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 29, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Luxembourg
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Palladio Film
- Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen
- First Floor Features
- X Filme Creative Pool
- WDR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Edelweiss Pirates about?
Cologne towards the end of the Second World War. The city is in ruins, everyone is afraid, many are dead. It is a time of great inhumanity. Cologne’s young Edelweiss Pirates refuse to submit to t...
Who directed The Edelweiss Pirates?
The Edelweiss Pirates was directed by Niko von Glasow.
How long is The Edelweiss Pirates?
The Edelweiss Pirates has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Edelweiss Pirates released?
The Edelweiss Pirates was released on August 29, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Edelweiss Pirates?
The main cast of The Edelweiss Pirates includes Bela B., Ivan Stebunov, Simon Taal, Anna Thalbach, Jochen Nickel.