Germany Pale Mother (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1980, Germany Pale Mother is a drama film directed by Helma Sanders-Brahms, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Germany 1939. Hans and Lene marry the day before the war breaks out, and Hans is sent to the Eastern front. During a bombing raid their daughter Anna is born. The house is destroyed and Lene and Anna moves in with relatives in Berlin. Hans survives the war but he is not the same person as in 1939, and he and Lene find it difficult to live together again.
Who’s in it. Germany Pale Mother stars Eva Mattes as Helene, Ernst Jacobi as Hans, Elisabeth Stepanek as Hanne and Angelika Thomas as Lydia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Germany Pale Mother has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Germany Pale Mother page.
If you liked it. Fans of Germany Pale Mother tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Germany Pale Mother (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Germany Pale Mother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Germany Pale Mother worth watching?
- Germany Pale Mother holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Germany Pale Mother?
- Germany Pale Mother stars Eva Mattes, Ernst Jacobi, Elisabeth Stepanek, Angelika Thomas and Rainer Friedrichsen.
- When was Germany Pale Mother released?
- Germany Pale Mother was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.