Das Schweigen im Walde (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1976, Das Schweigen im Walde is a drama and romance film directed by Alfred Vohrer, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The young Count Ettingen leads a dissolute life in Munich with the demanding Baroness Prankha at his side. To finance his life, he has his uncle cut down the forests in his estate without caring about the consequences. When he catches his girlfriend having an affair, however, he retreats to the mountains. From the young alpine dairymaid Lore he learns about another side of life and wants to stop the overexploitation of the forest. But the baroness still wants his money.
Who’s in it. Das Schweigen im Walde stars Alexander Stephan as Götz Graf Ettingen, Evelyn Opela as Baronin Edith von Prankha, Ferdy Mayne as Baron Sternfeld and Bernhard Helfrich as Peppi Praxmaler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Das Schweigen im Walde has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Das Schweigen im Walde page.
If you liked it. Fans of Das Schweigen im Walde tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Das Schweigen im Walde (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Das Schweigen im Walde change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Das Schweigen im Walde worth watching?
- Das Schweigen im Walde holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Das Schweigen im Walde?
- Das Schweigen im Walde stars Alexander Stephan, Evelyn Opela, Ferdy Mayne, Bernhard Helfrich and Walter Buschhoff.