The Mistake
Originally released in 1992. The Mistake is a drama film. directed by Heiner Carow.
Starring Angelica Domröse, Gottfried John, and Dagmar Manzel
Synopsis
It is 1988. Jacob, from Hamburg in West Germany, falls in love with Elisabeth in East Germany. When they secretly meet in East Berlin, it seems the Stasi (secret police) knows about it. When Jacob visits her village, someone informs on him and he is deported. Elisabeth knows who begrudges her this love and takes her revenge. Critics note that in this film, director Heiner Carow revisits the themes of his 1972 smash hit, The Legend of Paul and Paula, which became a cult film throughout Germany.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 19, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Von Vietinghoff Filmproduktion
- DEFA-Studio Babelsberg
- Künstlerische Arbeitsgruppe "Babelsberg"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mistake about?
It is 1988. Jacob, from Hamburg in West Germany, falls in love with Elisabeth in East Germany. When they secretly meet in East Berlin, it seems the Stasi (secret police) knows about it. When Jacob ...
Who directed The Mistake?
The Mistake was directed by Heiner Carow.
How long is The Mistake?
The Mistake has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The Mistake released?
The Mistake was released on March 19, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mistake?
The main cast of The Mistake includes Angelica Domröse, Gottfried John, Dagmar Manzel, Katja Paryla, Jörg Gudzuhn.