Our Short Life (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1981, Our Short Life is a drama film directed by Lothar Warneke, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. The fun-loving, 26-year-old architect Franziska Linkerhand (Simone Frost) works for a famous professor. Yet, she feels restrained by her dependence on him and longs to take risks. When her marriage falls apart, she moves to a small town for a fresh start. Franziska approaches her new life with vigor and idealism. Many of her colleagues have given in to the dictates of economic restrictions and prefabricated apartment blocks; but Franziska hangs onto her ideals and, as in her private life, is not willing to compromise…
Who’s in it. Our Short Life stars Simone Frost as Franziska Linkerhand, Hermann Beyer as Schafheutlin, Christian Steyer and Gottfried Richter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Our Short Life has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Our Short Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Our Short Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Our Short Life (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Our Short Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Our Short Life worth watching?
- Our Short Life holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Our Short Life?
- Our Short Life stars Simone Frost, Hermann Beyer, Christian Steyer, Gottfried Richter and Uwe Kockisch.
- When was Our Short Life released?
- Our Short Life was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.