Frühlings Erwachen (1929): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1929 · Film
Released in 1929, Frühlings Erwachen is a drama film directed by Richard Oswald, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Moritz Stiefel faces expulsion due to poor marks. When he is caught with an essay titled “Shame and Lust”, he is indeed kicked out – instead of classmate Melchior Gabor, who actually penned it. Gabor was drawing on his experiences with neighbourhood girl Wendla. Then Wendla turns up pregnant. Stiefel descends into despair ... Exploitation between Eros and Thanatos in this “sexual tragedy of youth” based on Frank Wedekind’s play. Setting the film in the 1920s provided a chance to explore “modern” youth culture, complete with cigarettes, jazz music, the gramophone, and a goodly bit of alcohol. Richard Oswald, a master of films of manners and young sex beginning in the 1910s, fully explores the temptations of the youthful body, even early childhood flirtatiousness. At the same time, with his target audience in mind, the film laments the bigotry and double standards of the adult world.
Who’s in it. Frühlings Erwachen stars Toni van Eyck as Wendla, Ita Rina as Ilse, Carl Ballhaus as Moritz and Rolf von Goth as Melchior Gabor, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frühlings Erwachen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frühlings Erwachen tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch Frühlings Erwachen (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Frühlings Erwachen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Frühlings Erwachen?
- Frühlings Erwachen stars Toni van Eyck, Ita Rina, Carl Ballhaus, Rolf von Goth and Paul Henckels.
- When was Frühlings Erwachen released?
- Frühlings Erwachen was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.