Movie

In a Year with 13 Moons

★ 6.6(90)19782h 4m

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Good to know

Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Release date: 1978-11-17
Runtime: 2h 4m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Pro-ject Filmproduktion

In a Year with 13 Moons — trailer

About In a Year with 13 Moons

In a Year with 13 Moons is a 1978 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, starring Volker Spengler, Ingrid Caven and Gottfried John. It has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 90 viewers. Below you can see where to watch In a Year with 13 Moons in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Elvira Weishaupt, once a burly working-class butcher, has made an enormous sacrifice for love. She has undergone a sex change for a romantic interest who has abandoned her, and she now must struggle to reconcile her past life with her present identity.

Cast

Volker Spengler

Elvira Weishaupt

Ingrid Caven

Zora la rouge

Gottfried John

Anton Saitz

Elisabeth Trissenaar

Irene Weishaupt

Eva Mattes

Marie-Ann

Günther Kaufmann

Chauffeur

Lilo Pempeit

Schwester Gudrun

Isolde Barth

Sybille

Karl Scheydt

Hacker

Walter Bockmayer

Seelen-Frieda

Gerhard Zwerenz

Burghard Hauser

Themes & keywords

frankfurt am main, germanysex changeslaughterhousetranssexuallgbtgay theme

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch In a Year with 13 Moons in South Africa?+

In a Year with 13 Moons is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is In a Year with 13 Moons on Netflix?+

In a Year with 13 Moons is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is In a Year with 13 Moons?+

In a Year with 13 Moons has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

Who stars in In a Year with 13 Moons?+

In a Year with 13 Moons stars Volker Spengler, Ingrid Caven, Gottfried John, Elisabeth Trissenaar and Eva Mattes.

When did In a Year with 13 Moons come out?+

In a Year with 13 Moons is a 1978 movie directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

What genre is In a Year with 13 Moons?+

In a Year with 13 Moons is Drama film.

Who directed In a Year with 13 Moons?+

In a Year with 13 Moons was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.