Die Stille nach dem Schuß (2000)

User Rating:

7.0/10   

Director:

Volker Schlöndorff

Writers:

Wolfgang Kohlhaase (writer)
Volker Schlöndorff (writer)

Release Date:

14 September 2000 (Germany)

Genre:

Drama | History | Romance

Plot:

Rita Vogt is a radical West German terrorist who abandons the revolution and settles in East Germany...

Plot Keywords:

East Germany | Germany | New Identity | Vietnam | Sex On The Beach

Awards:

4 wins & 5 nominations

Cast

Bibiana Beglau	...	Rita Vogt
Martin Wuttke	...	Erwin Hull
Nadja Uhl	...	Tatjana
Harald Schrott	...	Andreas 'Andi' Klein
Alexander Beyer	...	Jochen Pettka
Jenny Schilly	...	Friederike Adebach (as Jenny Schily)
Mario Irrek	...	Joachim Klatte
Franca Kastein	...	Anna
Thomas Arnold	...	Gerngross
Dietrich Körner	...	General
Rudolf Donath	...	Tatjanas Vater
Monika Pietsch	...	Tatjanas Mutter
Matthias Wien	...	Doktor Gruber (as Matti Wien)
Petra Ehlert	...	Beate
Hannelore Schubert	...	Christa

Also Known As:

Legend of Rita (USA)
Rita's Legends (International: English title)
The Legends of Rita (International: English title)

Runtime:

103 min

Country:

Germany

Language:

German | French | English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Iceland:12 | France:U | Germany:12 (bw) | Hong Kong:IIB | South Korea:12

Filming Locations:

Baltic Sea

Company:

ARTE

Movie Connections:

References Viva Maria! (1965)

Soundtrack:

If You Love Somebody Set Them Free

A film that stays with you

This is the type of film that I wish were made more often. Volker Schlondorff reminds us that he's still a terrific director and really has gone back to his roots with this film. Rita is presented as a terrorist. Then seems to have left the revolution for another life and hope her past doesn't catch up. Were not suppose to feel pity or hatred towards this woman. Just watch and experience a fascinating character that is presented and not judge her morals. Hollywood would have ruined this film by making Rita sympathetic. Bibiana Beglau plays Rita and she is absolutely magnificent. Strong, smart and opinionated. But she's also vulnerable so her character is very interesting to watch. Beglau has a real presence on film and the strength of her personality shows throughout this film. I cannot wait to see her again in another film. Schlondorff's film and its portrayal of Rita is unflinching. The last scene in the film comes suddenly and leave's a haunting image in our psyche. The song that plays as the film ends I found to be very affecting and helps create an indelible aura for the film. Very strong film by a great director and acted by a great talent in Beglau.