Das Fahrrad (1982) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1982 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1982, Das Fahrrad is a drame film directed by Evelyn Schmidt, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Susanne is a young single mother who lives a somewhat "carefree" lifestyle. After quitting her job, she finds herself in trouble financially and attempts a minor insurance fraud to make ends meet. Despite its rare view of everyday socialism from a woman's perspective, East German officials were critical of this frank portrayal of a less-than-ideal socialist citizen and turned down all invitations for the film to be screened abroad.
Who’s in it. Das Fahrrad stars Heidemarie Schneider as Susanne Becker, Roman Kaminski as Thomas, Heidrun Bartholomäus as Mary and Hilmar Baumann as Riemer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Das Fahrrad 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 Fahrrad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Das Fahrrad tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Das Fahrrad (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Das Fahrrad change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Das Fahrrad worth watching?
- Das Fahrrad holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Das Fahrrad?
- Das Fahrrad stars Heidemarie Schneider, Roman Kaminski, Heidrun Bartholomäus, Hilmar Baumann and Gisela Bestehorn.
- When was Das Fahrrad released?
- Das Fahrrad was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.