The Naked Man in the Stadium (1974)
"Der nackte Mann auf dem Sportplatz" (original title)

In this film, Wolf and scriptwriter Wolfgang Kohlhaase explore the role of art and the artist in socialist society. A sculptor questions the reception and value of his work, in a delicately... See full summary »

Director:

Konrad Wolf

Writers:

Wolfgang Kohlhaase, Gerhard Wolf (dramatisation)

Stars:

Kurt Böwe, Ursula Karusseit, Andreas Schmid

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kurt Böwe	...	Herbert Kemmel
Ursula Karusseit	...	Gisi Kemmel
Andreas Schmid	...	Michael Kemmel
Reimar J. Baur	...	Igor Klippfisch (as Reimar-Joh. Baur)
Wolfgang Heinz	...	Professor Hanke
Rolf Hoppe	...	Tautz
Vera Oelschlegel	...	Fräulein Fritze
Erika Pelikowsky	...	Tante Marie
Ursula Werner	...	Angela
Ute Lubosch	...	Regine
Martin Trettau	...	Hannes
Jaecki Schwarz	...	Fiete
Gerhard Bienert	...	Wilhelm
Christian-Ulrich Baugatz	...	Pfarrer (as Christian Baugatz)
Klaus Gehrke	...	Taxifahrer

Storyline

In this film, Wolf and scriptwriter Wolfgang Kohlhaase explore the role of art and the artist in socialist society. A sculptor questions the reception and value of his work, in a delicately nuanced narrative interweaving personal memories, historical dilemmas, and political defeats.

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Plot Keywords:

sculptor | east germany | soccer | painter | sculpturing | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

East Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

4 April 1974 (East Germany)

Also Known As:

The Naked Man in the Stadium

Company Credits

Production Co:

VEB DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Künstlerische Arbeitsgruppe ''Babelsberg''

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Orwocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

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