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The Second Awakening of Christa Klages

Original title: Das zweite Erwachen der Christa Klages
  • 19781978
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 28m
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6.6/10
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Das zweite Erwachen der Christa Klages (1978)
  • Drama
Three people rob a bank to help a daycare center that's in debt. Wolf is captured, Werner is identified, and police suspect that Christa is the third. She and Werner ask Hans, a clergyman, t... Read allThree people rob a bank to help a daycare center that's in debt. Wolf is captured, Werner is identified, and police suspect that Christa is the third. She and Werner ask Hans, a clergyman, to launder the money and give it to the kindergarten; he refuses. They try Christa's friend... Read allThree people rob a bank to help a daycare center that's in debt. Wolf is captured, Werner is identified, and police suspect that Christa is the third. She and Werner ask Hans, a clergyman, to launder the money and give it to the kindergarten; he refuses. They try Christa's friend Ingrid, who tries to help, but the school rejects the money. When tragedy strikes Werner,... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
309
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  • Director
    • Margarethe von Trotta
  • Writers
    • Margarethe von Trotta
    • Luisa Francia
  • Stars
    • Tina Engel
    • Silvia Reize
    • Katharina Thalbach
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  • Director
    • Margarethe von Trotta
  • Writers
    • Margarethe von Trotta
    • Luisa Francia
  • Stars
    • Tina Engel
    • Silvia Reize
    • Katharina Thalbach
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    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination

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    Tina Engel
    • Christa Klagesas Christa Klages
    Silvia Reize
    Silvia Reize
    • Ingrid Häkeleas Ingrid Häkele
    Katharina Thalbach
    Katharina Thalbach
    • Lena Seidlhoferas Lena Seidlhofer
    Marius Müller-Westernhagen
    • Werner Wiedemannas Werner Wiedemann
    Peter Schneider
    • Hans Graweas Hans Grawe
    Ulrich von Dobschütz
    • Heinz, Ingrids Ehemannas Heinz, Ingrids Ehemann
    • (as Ulrich v. Dobschütz)
    Erika Wackernagel
    • Mutter von Hansas Mutter von Hans
    Friedrich Kaiser
    • Wolfgangas Wolfgang
    Achim Krausz
    • Bankdirectoras Bankdirector
    Fritz Ley
    • Alter Mann aus Rigaas Alter Mann aus Riga
    Gertrud Thomele
    • Mutter von Christaas Mutter von Christa
    Rosa Sämmer
    • Hausmeisterinas Hausmeisterin
    Margit Czenki
    • Reingard, Kindergärtnerinas Reingard, Kindergärtnerin
    • (as Margit Czenky)
    Peter Koj
    • Erich, Bruder von Hansas Erich, Bruder von Hans
    Hildegard Linden
    • Frau im Zugas Frau im Zug
    Ingrid Kraus
    • Kollegin von Lenaas Kollegin von Lena
    Natascha Steuer
    • Mischa, Christas Kindas Mischa, Christas Kind
    Josef Bierbichler
    Josef Bierbichler
    • Hausbesitzeras Hausbesitzer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Margarethe von Trotta
    • Writers
      • Margarethe von Trotta
      • Luisa Francia
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    Three people rob a bank to help a daycare center that's in debt. Wolf is captured, Werner is identified, and police suspect that Christa is the third. She and Werner ask Hans, a clergyman, to launder the money and give it to the kindergarten; he refuses. They try Christa's friend Ingrid, who tries to help, but the school rejects the money. When tragedy strikes Werner, Hans helps Christa bolt to a collective in Portugal; when Ingrid visits her there, their relationship makes the collective nervous, so she returns to Germany and stops living in hiding. The police are still looking for her and so is a witness to the robbery: bank clerk Lena, whose interest brings Christa's second awakening. —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
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    The Second Awakening of Christa Kalges
    The Second Awakening of Christa Kalges is a great little film about the practical and moral implications of a righteous rebellion. The film is set against the aftermath of a bank robbery perpetrated by three well-meaning people trying to fund a kindergarten--a compelling premise well-executed. The female leads all do solid work, and the writing is subtle and intelligent, slowly revealing the ethical and emotional triggers behind the robbery. Our characters face difficulty not only in avoiding arrest but in routing the money to its proper place; a realistic view of the difficulty inherent in upsetting our systems, no matter how noble one's intentions. Ultimately though, the film is truthful not only in its realist pessimism but in the potential it illustrates for optimism as well: informed, compassionate individuals can unravel the punishing forces above us so long as we recognize our agency and choose not to participate. For its writing, its characters, and above all its ideas, The Second Awakening of Christa Kalges comes recommended highly. -TK 10/18/10
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    • Release date
      • April 14, 1978 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • West Germany
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • The Second Awakening of Christina Klages
    • Production companies
      • Bioskop Film
      • Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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