Germany, Year Zero

Germany, Year Zero

1948
1h 14m
7.6

7.6/10

421 votes • View on IMDb

"A soldier can lose everything but his courage."

Overview

In the ruins of post-WWII Berlin, a twelve-year-old boy is left to his own devices in order to help provide for his family.

Status: Released

Budget: $115,000

Language: IT

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Production Information

Production Companies
Produzione Salvo D'Angelo Tevere Film SAFDI UGC Films DEFA
Production Countries
France Germany Italy
Spoken Languages
English French German

Quick Facts

Original Title Germania anno zero
Release Date July 11, 1948
Status Released
Language IT
IMDb ID tt0039417

Cast

Edmund Moeschke
Edmund Moeschke

Edmund

Ernst Pittschau
Ernst Pittschau

Father

Ingetraud Hinze
Ingetraud Hinze

Eva

Franz-Otto Krüger
Franz-Otto Krüger

Karl-Heinz

Erich Gühne
Erich Gühne

Teacher

Heidi Blänkner
Heidi Blänkner

Frau Rademaker (uncredited)

Jo Herbst
Jo Herbst

Jo (uncredited)

Barbara Hintz
Barbara Hintz

Thilde (uncredited)

Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler

Self (archive footage) (voice) (uncredited)

Karl Krüger
Karl Krüger

Doctor (uncredited)

Alexandra Manys
Alexandra Manys

Eva's Friend (uncredited)

Christl Merker
Christl Merker

Christl (uncredited)

Key Crew

Roberto Rossellini
Screenplay
Roberto Rossellini
Director
Roberto Rossellini
Producer
Alfredo Guarini
Executive Producer
Max Kolpé
Screenplay
Carlo Lizzani
Screenplay
Sergio Amidei
Screenplay