Germany, Year Zero
“A soldier can lose everything but his courage.”
1948•NR•1h 14m•7.6•Released
Drama
In the ruins of post-WWII Berlin, a twelve-year-old boy is left to his own devices in order to help provide for his family.
Director
Roberto Rossellini
Writer
Roberto Rossellini, Max Kolpé, Carlo Lizzani, Sergio Amidei
Budget
$0M
Languages
English, French, German
Studio
Produzione Salvo D'Angelo
Cast
Edmund Moeschke
Edmund
Ernst Pittschau
Father
Ingetraud Hinze
Eva
Franz-Otto Krüger
Karl-Heinz
Erich Gühne
Teacher
Heidi Blänkner
Frau Rademaker (uncredited)
Jo Herbst
Jo (uncredited)
Barbara Hintz
Thilde (uncredited)
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage) (voice) (uncredited)
Karl Krüger
Doctor (uncredited)
Alexandra Manys
Eva's Friend (uncredited)
Christl Merker
Christl (uncredited)
Gaby Raak
General's Woman (uncredited)
Inge Rocklitz
Refugee (uncredited)
Hans Sangen
Herr Rademaker (uncredited)
Production
Company
Produzione Salvo D'Angelo
Company
Tevere Film
Company
SAFDI
Company
UGC Films
Company
DEFA
Producer
Roberto Rossellini
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