Charlotte (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, Charlotte is a drama and war film directed by Frans Weisz, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1939, Charlotte Salomon leaves Berlin to seek refuge at her grandparents' villa in the south of France. A little later, war breaks out, and Charlotte must, besides forgetting all she left behind, deal with her grandmother's depression, and her mother's suicide. To fight despair, Charlotte starts to paint, producing over one thousand images. "Is my life real, or is it theater?" This is the title she gives her body of work, which highlights her former life in Berlin. She finds herself though her art, but in 1943 is deported to Germany and Auschwitz.
Who’s in it. Charlotte stars Birgit Doll as Charlotte Salomon, Elisabeth Trissenaar as Paulinka, Brigitte Horney as Grandma and Max Croiset as Albert, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charlotte page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charlotte tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charlotte (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Charlotte change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Charlotte?
- Charlotte stars Birgit Doll, Elisabeth Trissenaar, Brigitte Horney, Max Croiset and Peter Capell.
- When was Charlotte released?
- Charlotte was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.