A Half of Life

– This tragic love story relates ten decisive years in the life of the great Romantic poet Friedrich H..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 38 Minutes
Release Year:
1985
Original Name:
Hälfte des Lebens
A Half of Life (1985) - Also known as Hälfte des Lebens

This tragic love story relates ten decisive years in the life of the great Romantic poet Friedrich Hölderlin, played by a young Ulrich Mühe.

Release Date:

18 Apr 1985

Language:

German

Director:

Herrmann Zschoche

Writer:

Christa Kozik (scenario)

Main Actors:

Ulrich Mühe, Jenny Gröllmann, Swetlana Schönfeld, Michael Gwisdek

Plot:

Ten decisive years (1796 - 1806) in the life of the great German poet Friedrich Hölderlin. In order to earn money as a tutor "Hölder" moves in with the Gontards, a banker's family in Frankfurt, and gives lessons to the four children of the wealthy household. It doesn't take long for him to discover his passion for the children's mother, Susette Gontard. Ordinary family life is obstructed even further by news from the French Revolution.

Awards:

1 win.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.6/10