Movie

Island of Swans

★ 7.1(7)19831h 25m

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Good to know

Director: Herrmann Zschoche
Release date: 1983-04-28
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: East Germany
Studio: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

About Island of Swans

Island of Swans is a 1983 movie in the Family and Drama genres, directed by Herrmann Zschoche, starring Axel Bunke, Mathias Müller and Sven Martinek. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Island of Swans in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Fourteen-year-old Stefan Kolbe, along with his mother and sister, moves from an idyllic small town to the developing area of Berlin-Marzahn, where his father works as a construction worker. Stefan must find his way in a completely new environment and surrounded by strange people. Stefan gets to know two girls, who attempt to seduce him, and gets himself into trouble with the landlord, who kisses up to societal authority figures. He becomes friends with the anxious Hubert, defends him against the constant humiliation of the older student Windjacke, and encourages him to stand up for himself. It ends tragically in a bitter fight between Stefan and Windjacke.

Cast

Axel Bunke

Stefan

Mathias Müller

Hubert

Sven Martinek

Windjacke

Britt Baumann

Rita

Kerstin Reiseck

Anja

Ursula Werner

Stefans Mutter

Christian Grashof

Stefans Vater

Monika Lennartz

Frau Meinelt

Dietrich Körner

Bremer

Ruth Kommerell

Stefans Großmutter

Fritz Marquardt

Angler

Heidemarie Wenzel

Huberts Mutter

Themes & keywords

german democratic republicteen movie

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Island of Swans in Belgium?+

Island of Swans is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Belgium. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Island of Swans on Netflix?+

Island of Swans is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is Island of Swans?+

Island of Swans has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in Island of Swans?+

Island of Swans stars Axel Bunke, Mathias Müller, Sven Martinek, Britt Baumann and Kerstin Reiseck.

When did Island of Swans come out?+

Island of Swans is a 1983 movie directed by Herrmann Zschoche.

What genre is Island of Swans?+

Island of Swans is Family and Drama film.

Who directed Island of Swans?+

Island of Swans was directed by Herrmann Zschoche.