Die Nacht im Grenzwald

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movie poster for Die Nacht im Grenzwald

Released June 15, 1968

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Overview

1936 in a small town near the Czechoslovakian border. Albert and Fritz are close friends. Albert lives with his aunt, who is loyal to the Nazis. His father, an anti-fascist, is in hiding, and Albert only sees him secretly from time to time. His mother is in prison. Fritz's father, a member of the Social Democratic Party, has officially withdrawn from politics. Fritz also does not know that his father is working illegally and is disappointed by his apparent inaction. Together with Albert, he tries to stand up to the Hitler Youth and the Nazi teacher Wagner. By hoisting the red flag on the town hall, he brings his parents into the hands of the Gestapo. His mother cannot withstand the brutal interrogation and reveals the name of a communist. The boys inform the man and flee with him across the border to Czechoslovakia.

Runtime

1h 8m


Origin Country

XG


Original Language

German


Original Title

Die Nacht im Grenzwald


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Germany
  • East Germany

Spoken Languages

  • Deutsch (German)

Production Companies

  • logo for DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

    DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

    XG

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