David

Book adaptation/Drama, Germany 1979

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Even during the festival of Purim, when the Hitler Youth are already shouting anti-Semitic slogans through the streets, Rabbi Singer believes that he and his family are safe in Germany. A few years later, the Germans refuse to allow his son David to attend school. Anti-Semitic demonstrations, burning synagogues and finally the deportation of his parents prove it:The Holocaust knows no mercy. Now young David fears for his life; in omnipresent fear of discovery, he looks for a way to leave Germany. Under a false name and without a Jewish star, he gets a job with a German manufacturer in Berlin. David confides in him and receives a forged passport, which helps him to make his longed-for escape. The film won the Golden Bear for best film at the 1979 Berlin International Film Festival.
122 min
HD
FSK 12
Audio language:
German

Awards

"Berlinale" 1979 Golden Bear, Feature Films
German Film Award 1979 Film Ribbon in Gold, Performance Film Ribbon in Silver, Feature Film Full Program

More information

Template:

Joel König (Authentic Report)

Composer:

Wojciech Kilar

Cast:

Mario Fischel (David Singer)

Walter Taub (Rabbi Singer)

Irena Vrkljan (Mrs. Singer)

Eva Mattes (Toni)

Dominique Horwitz (Leo Singer)

Gustav Rudolf Sellner (Dr. Grell)

Original title:

David

Original language:

German

Format:

16:9 HD, Color

Ratings:

FBW "especially valuable"

Age rating:

FSK 12

Audio language:

German