Zwei Lieder (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film
Released in 1963, Zwei Lieder is an animation film directed by Werner Krauße, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. In ancient China, there is a poet named Lo who lives in the emperor’s palace. While the hardworking people long for peace and happiness, Lo writes hymns in honor of the militant emperor, who is perpetually hungry for conquest. The monarch is pleased by the poet’s words, but the people do not want to hear the hymns praising him anymore. Lo is completely unaware of this and is surprised when the kitchen maid Hsi-Hua refuses to sing his hymns. With her help, Lo learns what the people really want and is able to see how cruel the emperor is.
Who’s in it. Zwei Lieder stars Siegfried Göhler as (voice) and Katja Kuhl as (voice).
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zwei Lieder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zwei Lieder tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zwei Lieder (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Zwei Lieder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Zwei Lieder?
- Zwei Lieder stars Siegfried Göhler and Katja Kuhl.
- When was Zwei Lieder released?
- Zwei Lieder was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.