The Call of the Toad (2005)

In a new political situation of 1989, just as communism crumbles and the Berlin Wall collapses, a middle-aged Polish woman and German man need to face their memories, feelings and stereotypes while meeting in Gdansk.

Director:

Robert Glinski

Writers:

Günter Grass (novel), Cezary Harasimowicz

Stars:

Krystyna Janda, Matthias Habich, Dorothea Walda

5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Krystyna Janda	...	Aleksandra Piatkowska
Matthias Habich	...	Alexander Reschke
Dorothea Walda	...	Erna Brakup
Bhasker Patel	...	Chatterjee
Udo Samel	...	Vielbrand
Marek Kondrat	...	Marczak
Mareike Carrière	...	Johanna Dettlaff
Joachim Król	...	Karau
Zbigniew Zamachowski	...	Priest Bieronski
Aleksandra Kisio	...	Iwonka
Krzysztof Globisz	...	Wróbel
Miroslaw Baka	...	Mechanic
Justus Kranz	...	Young Alex
Dominik Klaumann	...	Tommy
Frederick Lau	...	Fähnleinführer

Storyline

In a new political situation of 1989, just as communism crumbles and the Berlin Wall collapses, a middle-aged Polish woman and German man need to face their memories, feelings and stereotypes while meeting in Gdansk.

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Plot Keywords:

animal in title | stereotype | journey to the past | widow | widower | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

Germany Poland

Language:

German Polish English

Release Date:

22 September 2005 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Piaza rea

Filming Locations:

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Box Office

Budget:

EUR3,100,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

ARD Degeto Film, Film and Music Entertainment (F&ME), Filmcontract Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color