Wildvogel (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1943, Wildvogel is a drama film directed by Johannes Meyer, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. The engineer Wolff Benningsen (Volker von Collande), a self-assured and über-obnoxious jingo jerk meets the young art student Vika von Demnitz (Leny Marenbach) while climbing in the Alps. One get's the idea that he would like to knock her over the head with a club and drag her to his cave but since this is out of fashion he decides to stalk her and annoy her heavy-handedly into a full submission. Understandingly, she instantly dislikes the lad and tries to shake him off. She succeeds a few times but then starts to suffer from some kind of Stockholm syndrome and falls for him. But that's not enough for him, being an infantile egoist he wants to tame the "wild bird" fully and break every last bit of her own will. It's all hard to believe if you haven't seen it yourself.
Who’s in it. Wildvogel stars Leny Marenbach as Vika von Demnitz, Volker von Collande as Wolff, Werner Hinz as Professor Lossen and Käthe Haack as Tante Argate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Wildvogel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wildvogel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wildvogel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wildvogel (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wildvogel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wildvogel worth watching?
- Wildvogel 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 Wildvogel?
- Wildvogel stars Leny Marenbach, Volker von Collande, Werner Hinz, Käthe Haack and Beppo Brem.