Island of Swans(1983)
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Island of Swans 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.
Island of Swans (1983) is a family and drama film directed by Herrmann Zschoche, released on April 28, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Axel Bunke, Mathias Müller, Sven Martinek and Britt Baumann. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Herrmann Zschoche
- Writers:
- Ulrich Plenzdorf, Herrmann Zschoche, Benno Pludra
- Cinematographer:
- Günter Jaeuthe
- Composer:
- Peter Gotthardt
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Status:
- Released
Island of Swans Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Axel Bunke
Axel Bunke
as Stefan
- Mathias Müller
Mathias Müller
as Hubert
Sven Martinek
as Windjacke
- Britt Baumann
Britt Baumann
as Rita
- Kerstin Reiseck
Kerstin Reiseck
as Anja
Ursula Werner
as Stefans Mutter
Christian Grashof
as Stefans Vater
Monika Lennartz
as Frau Meinelt
Dietrich Körner
as Bremer
- Ruth Kommerell
Ruth Kommerell
as Stefans Großmutter
- Fritz Marquardt
Fritz Marquardt
as Angler
Heidemarie Wenzel
as Huberts Mutter
Key crew
Directed by Herrmann Zschoche, written by Ulrich Plenzdorf, Herrmann Zschoche and Benno Pludra.
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Island of Swans Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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Island of Swans – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Island of Swans?
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The main cast of Island of Swans (1983) includes Axel Bunke, Mathias Müller, Sven Martinek, Britt Baumann and Kerstin Reiseck. The film was directed by Herrmann Zschoche. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Island of Swans released?
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Island of Swans was released on April 28, 1983 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Island of Swans worth watching?
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Island of Swans (1983) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.