Island of Swans

Island of Swans

1983
1h 25m
6.8

6.8/10

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Overview

Fourteen-year-old Stefan Kolbe, along with his mother and sister, moves from an idyllic small town to the developing area of Berlin-Marzahn, where his father works as a construction worker. Stefan must find his way in a completely new environment and surrounded by strange people. Stefan gets to know two girls, who attempt to seduce him, and gets himself into trouble with the landlord, who kisses up to societal authority figures. He becomes friends with the anxious Hubert, defends him against the constant humiliation of the older student Windjacke, and encourages him to stand up for himself. It ends tragically in a bitter fight between Stefan and Windjacke.

Status: Released

Language: DE

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Production Information

Production Companies
DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Production Countries
East Germany Germany
Spoken Languages
German

Quick Facts

Original Title Insel der Schwäne
Release Date April 28, 1983
Status Released
Language DE
IMDb ID tt0085730

Cast

Axel Bunke
Axel Bunke

Stefan

Mathias Müller
Mathias Müller

Hubert

Sven Martinek
Sven Martinek

Windjacke

Britt Baumann
Britt Baumann

Rita

Kerstin Reiseck
Kerstin Reiseck

Anja

Ursula Werner
Ursula Werner

Stefans Mutter

Christian Grashof
Christian Grashof

Stefans Vater

Monika Lennartz
Monika Lennartz

Frau Meinelt

Dietrich Körner
Dietrich Körner

Bremer

Ruth Kommerell
Ruth Kommerell

Stefans Großmutter

Fritz Marquardt
Fritz Marquardt

Angler

Heidemarie Wenzel
Heidemarie Wenzel

Huberts Mutter

Key Crew

Herrmann Zschoche
Director
Herrmann Zschoche
Writer
Ulrich Plenzdorf
Writer