Island of Swans (Insel der Schwäne) 40 years old
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.
Credits
Island of Swans Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Christian Grashof He was 39, now 80 years old | as Stefans Vater |
| Sven Martinek He was 19, now 60 years old | as Windjacke |
| Heidemarie Wenzel She was 37, now 78 years old | |
| Dietrich Körner He was 56, 74 years old when he died | |
| Monika Lennartz She was 45, now 86 years old | |
| Ruth Kommerell She was 59, 63 years old when she died | |
| Ursula Werner She was 39, now 80 years old | as Stefans Mutter |
| Peter Bause He was 41, now 82 years old |
Island of Swans Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Herrmann Zschoche as Director. He was 48 (now 89) years old | Directing |
| Herrmann Zschoche as Writer. He was 48 (now 89) years old | Writing |
| Günter Jaeuthe as Director of Photography. He was 43 (now 84) years old | Camera |
Island of Swans (40 years)
- Release day: Thursday, April 28, 1983
- Runtime: 85 minutes
