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The Lost Angel (1971)

Original title: Der verlorene Engel

1971-04-21 · 57m · DE
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August 24, 1937: a day in the life of expressionist sculptor and author Ernst Barlach (Fred Düren). Barlach lives in the small town of Güstrow, keeping to himself and wanting to steer clear of politics. On this day he learns that the Nazis have dragged his famous 1927 sculpture The Hovering Angel out of the Güstrow Cathedral. Barlach begins to reflect on his life of “inner emigration” and on his work.

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Manfred FreitagWriterJoachim NestlerWriterRalf KirstenDirector, Writer

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Fred DürenFred DürenErnst BarlachErika PelikowskyErika PelikowskyFrau BarlachErik S. KleinErik S. KleinKutscherWalter LendrichWalter LendrichTaxifahrerAgnes KrausAgnes KrausAlte FrauHeidemarie WenzelHeidemarie WenzelBrautFrank-Otto SchenkFrank-Otto SchenkBräutigam

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What is The Lost Angel about?

August 24, 1937: a day in the life of expressionist sculptor and author Ernst Barlach (Fred Düren). Barlach lives in the small town of Güstrow, keeping to himself and wanting to steer clear of politics. On this day he learns that the Nazis have dragged his famous 1927 sculpture The Hovering Angel out of the Güstrow Cathedral. Barlach begins to reflect on his life of “inner emigration” and on his work.

How long is The Lost Angel?

The Lost Angel has a runtime of 57 minutes.