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David (1979)

1979-02-27 · 2h 7m · DE
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Although members of the Hitler Youth chant anti-Semitic paroles in front of his house during the Purim festival, Rabbi Singer is still profoundly convinced that Germany will stay a safe country for him, his family, and his fellow believers. But several years later, his son David is banned from going to school because he is a Jew. Shortly after, Rabbi Singer and his wife are deported. Now, young David also fears for his life. In constant fear of being detected, he tries to find a way to leave Germany.

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Jurek BeckerWriterPeter LilienthalDirector, WriterUlla ZiemannWriter

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Mario FischelMario FischelDavid SingerWalter TaubWalter TaubRabbi SingerIrena VrkljanIrena VrkljanFrau SingerEva MattesEva MattesToniDominique HorwitzDominique HorwitzLeo SingerGustav Rudolf SellnerGustav Rudolf SellnerNikolaus DutschNikolaus DutschErika RungeErika RungeErik JeldeErik JeldeFranciszek PieczkaFranciszek PieczkaSabine AndreasSabine AndreasBuddy EliasBuddy Elias

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Genre affinityDramaDialogue densityDramaDirector preference391303Actor preference343197 · 225304 · 188759Country preferenceDeDecade preference1970

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What is David about?

Although members of the Hitler Youth chant anti-Semitic paroles in front of his house during the Purim festival, Rabbi Singer is still profoundly convinced that Germany will stay a safe country for him, his family, and his fellow believers. But several years later, his son David is banned from going to school because he is a Jew. Shortly after, Rabbi Singer and his wife are deported. Now, young David also fears for his life. In constant fear of being detected, he tries to find a way to leave Germany.

How long is David?

David has a runtime of 127 minutes.