JULIA LEBT (1963)

Julia lebt
Not Rated
Julia lebt
Drama
September 30, 1963
German
1h 23m
Germany
DEFA

GDR border guard Gunter Rist is a young man from humble homes. During a swimming competition he meets Penny, a professor’s daughter from a good family, and they fall in love. However, their different social backgrounds get in the way of their happiness: Penny’s friends make it obvious that they are not willing to accept Gunter in their group. Although Penny takes Gunter’s side, she doubts if love can overcome all obstacles. In this state, she falls for the advances of her ex-boyfriend Bob and joins him on vacation. In the meantime, Gunter has an accident and is hospitalized. In the hospital, he meets the nurse Li who seems to be perfect for him.

Cast & Characters

Crew

Frank Vogel

Director

Manfred Freitag

Screenplay

Joachim Nestler

Screenplay

Konrad Schwalbe

Screenplay

Hans-Dieter Hosalla

Original Music Composer

Peter Brand

Director of Photography

Werner Bergmann

Director of Photography