Das Land hinter dem Regenbogen (1992)

This harsh yet poetic critique of Stalinism in East Germany centers on the mythical village of Stalina in 1953. The villagers legitimize injustice by glorifying "real existing socialism" ..... See full summary »

Director:

Herwig Kipping

Writer:

Herwig Kipping

Stars:

Franciszek Pieczka, Winfried Glatzeder, Axel Werner

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Franciszek Pieczka	...	Großvater
Winfried Glatzeder	...	Vater
Axel Werner	...	Heinrich
Stefanie Janke	...	Marie
Thomas Ewert	...	Hans
Sebastian Reznicek	...	Regenbogenmacher
Sandra Keil	...	Anna
Swetlana Schönfeld	...	Mutter
Sewan Latchinian	...	Alouis
Franziska Arnold	...	Liesbeth (as Franziska Matthus)
Kathi Liehrs	...	Hexe
Ildiko Vollner-Kippingne	...	Hexe
Maria-Louise Wilken	...	Hexe
Andreas Büttner	...	Adje
Thomas Putensen	...	Kanone

Storyline

This harsh yet poetic critique of Stalinism in East Germany centers on the mythical village of Stalina in 1953. The villagers legitimize injustice by glorifying "real existing socialism" ... at the same time as they experience their own destruction by the system. Only children-like the Rainmaker and Marie-still believe in the goodness of people and true love. Critics credit this film with being one of the most radical condemnations of East Germany, "dominated by picturesque tableaux, canvasses awakened to filmic life, contemporary history bundled together in close-ups." In his directorial debut, Herwig Kipping sets out to explore the roots of the socialist society he grew up in.

Details

Country:

Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

3 September 1992 (Germany)

Also Known As:

The Land Beyond the Rainbow

Company Credits

Production Co:

Deutsche Film (DEFA)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

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