Apprehension (1982)

Inge Herold is in her mid-thirties. She is divorced and lives with her 15-year-old son. She works as a psychologist and social worker and is involved with a married man. Suddenly, Inge ... See full summary »

Director:

Lothar Warneke

Writers:

Erika Richter (dramatisation), Helga Schubert (scenario)

Stars:

Christine Schorn, Mike Lepke, Hermann Beyer

6 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Christine Schorn	...	Inge Herold
Mike Lepke	...	Lutz Herold
Hermann Beyer	...	Dieter Schramm
Walfriede Schmitt	...	Katharina Weber
Traute Sense	...	Mutter Lorenz
Wilfried Pucher	...	Joachim
Cox Habbema	...	Brigitte
Ines Golze	...	Genossin
Jörg Hermann	...	Fürsorger
Christoph Engel	...	Ehemann
Sina Fiedler-Engel	...	Ehefrau
Ostara Körner	...	Polizistenmutter
Lydia Billiet	...	Straßenbahnfahrerin
Jarmila Karlovská	...	Ältere Frau
Horst Röseler	...	Arzt in Geschwulstklinik (as MOR Horst Röseler)

Storyline

Inge Herold is in her mid-thirties. She is divorced and lives with her 15-year-old son. She works as a psychologist and social worker and is involved with a married man. Suddenly, Inge finds out she may have breast cancer, which would mean an operation the very next day. The 24 hours before the planned surgery puts her under enormous psychological pressure and she begins to reevaluate her life. With heightened awareness of matters of everyday life, she realizes that what she previously considered meaningful, was actually void of any real meaning. Her relationship with the married man is particularly on her mind. By questioning much of what has been important to her up to now, Inge achieves a high level of sincerity with herself. Moreover, she finds a faithful confidant in her son who provides much needed sympathy and understanding. Although the anxiety remains, Inge Herold finds the strength to face her illness with a strong will to live and to make consistent decisions in her life. ...

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Plot Keywords:

reference to kramer vs. kramer | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

East Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

18 February 1982 (East Germany)

Also Known As:

Apprehension

Filming Locations:

Berlin, Germany

Company Credits

Production Co:

Deutsche Film (DEFA)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Color:

Black and White