Gregor Hecker, who fled Germany with his parents, returns to Germany as a lieutenant in the Red Army.Gregor Hecker, who fled Germany with his parents, returns to Germany as a lieutenant in the Red Army.Gregor Hecker, who fled Germany with his parents, returns to Germany as a lieutenant in the Red Army.
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Mikhail Gluzskiy
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- (as Mikhail Glusski)
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- Trivia"Ich war neunzehn" is for the most part based on the diary director Konrad Wolf kept throughout his time with the Red Army in 1945 and is thus a very personal, authentic, autobiographical account of the last days of World War 2. However, some scenes, e.g. the one in which a blind German soldier mistakes Gregor for an fellow German, had no basis in Wolf's journal and were included for their cinematographic value.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Century of Cinema: Die Nacht der Regisseure (1995)
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A great movie if the viewer could forget the propaganda.
I was tempted to give a 10/10 review. However, the propaganda ruins a great movie. Despite everything, it is a remarkable anti-war film. Especially considering that it is a DDR movie that passes the censorship. Some interesting characters are depicted and it holds the attention for 2 hours. It is not common to find available copies of DEFA films, therefore that already makes it a piece of interest.
In general, German war movies from the 50s and 60s are very well set. Much more than in American cinema, despite having more modest resources.
In short, a highly recommended film. Especially for fans of war movies and for those looking for works far from commercial cinema.
In general, German war movies from the 50s and 60s are very well set. Much more than in American cinema, despite having more modest resources.
In short, a highly recommended film. Especially for fans of war movies and for those looking for works far from commercial cinema.
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- Sep 5, 2023
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- Ich war neunzehn
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- Runtime1 hour 55 minutes
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- 1.33 : 1
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