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Germany Year Zero

Original title: Germania anno zero
  • 19481948
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 18m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
12K
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Germany Year Zero (1948)
  • Drama
  • War
A young German boy faces the problems of the tough life in the immediate post-WWII Berlin.A young German boy faces the problems of the tough life in the immediate post-WWII Berlin.A young German boy faces the problems of the tough life in the immediate post-WWII Berlin.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
12K
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  • Director
    • Roberto Rossellini
  • Writers
    • Roberto Rossellini(screenplay)
    • Carlo Lizzani
    • Max Kolpé(dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Edmund Moeschke
    • Ernst Pittschau
    • Ingetraud Hinze
Top credits
  • Director
    • Roberto Rossellini
  • Writers
    • Roberto Rossellini(screenplay)
    • Carlo Lizzani
    • Max Kolpé(dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Edmund Moeschke
    • Ernst Pittschau
    • Ingetraud Hinze
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    • 63User reviews
    • 61Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 2 nominations

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    Jo Herbst, Ingetraud Hinze, and Edmund Moeschke in Germany Year Zero (1948)
    Ingetraud Hinze in Germany Year Zero (1948)
    Germany Year Zero (1948)
    Edmund Moeschke in Germany Year Zero (1948)
    Erich Gühne and Edmund Moeschke in Germany Year Zero (1948)
    Edmund Moeschke in Germany Year Zero (1948)
    Jo Herbst, Edmund Moeschke, and Christl Merker in Germany Year Zero (1948)
    Germany Year Zero (1948)
    Germany Year Zero (1948)
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    Germany Year Zero (1948)
    Edmund Moeschke in Germany Year Zero (1948)

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    Edmund Moeschke
    Edmund Moeschke
    • Edmund Köhleras Edmund Köhler
    • (as Edmund Meschke)
    Ernst Pittschau
    • Herr Koehler - Il padreas Herr Koehler - Il padre
    Ingetraud Hinze
    Ingetraud Hinze
    • Evaas Eva
    • (as Ingetraud Hinz)
    Franz-Otto Krüger
    • Karl-Heinzas Karl-Heinz
    • (as Franz Grüger)
    Erich Gühne
    Erich Gühne
    • Il maestroas Il maestro
    Heidi Blänkner
    • Frau Rademakeras Frau Rademaker
    • (uncredited)
    Jo Herbst
    • Joas Jo
    • (uncredited)
    Barbara Hintz
    • Thildeas Thilde
    • (uncredited)
    Adolf Hitler
    Adolf Hitler
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Karl Krüger
    • Il medicoas Il medico
    • (uncredited)
    Alexandra Manys
    • Amica di Evaas Amica di Eva
    • (uncredited)
    Christl Merker
    • Christlas Christl
    • (uncredited)
    Gaby Raak
    • La donna di generaleas La donna di generale
    • (uncredited)
    Inge Rocklitz
    • Rifugiataas Rifugiata
    • (uncredited)
    Hans Sangen
    • Herr Rademakeras Herr Rademaker
    • (uncredited)
    Babsi Schultz-Reckewell
    • La figlia di Rademacheras La figlia di Rademacher
    • (uncredited)
    Franz von Treuberg
    • Il generale von Laubnizas Il generale von Laubniz
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Roberto Rossellini
    • Writers
      • Roberto Rossellini(screenplay) (dialogue)
      • Carlo Lizzani
      • Max Kolpé(dialogue)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Exteriors were shot in Germany while all interiors were shot on a sound stage in Rome. When the German actors arrived in Rome, they ate pasta in abundance, something which the current economics of Germany could not afford. The German actors gained weight and shooting had to be postponed until they slimmed down to their original weights.
    • Quotes

      Narrator: This movie, shot in Berlin in the summer of 1947 aims only to be an objective and true portrait of this large, almost totally destroyed city where 3.5 million people live a terrible, desperate life, almost without realizing it. They live as if tragedy were natural, not because of strength or faith, but because they are tired. This is not an accusation or even a defense of the German people. It is an objective assessment. Yet if anyone, after watching Edmund Koeler's story, feels that something needs to be done-that German children need to relearn to love life-then the efforts of those who made this movie will be greatly rewarded.

    • Alternate versions
      The Italian version has some extra footage of the city of Berlin destroyed at the beginning of the movie with a introduction cardboard.
    • Connections
      Edited into Histoire(s) du cinéma: La monnaie de l'absolu (1999)

    User reviews63

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    Top review
    9/10
    Rossellini's great post-war, neo-realist masterpiece
    This masterpiece, filmed while the action and subject matter of the film, was at its most intense, is a must see. Featuring non-professional actors, in the neo-realist style which defined post-war Italian cinema, you will experience a lyrical view of Germany, actually devastated Berlin. This is how it was at Hour Zero, or "Anno Zero" when new currency was introduced, and the economy started again from scratch with each German receiving the same (very little) cash to rebuild their lives, and indeed their country. The film has magnificent scenes including the voice of Adolf Hitler coming from a record player among the ruins of the Chancellery, deaths in gutted buildings, and several especially poignant scenes of the young boy who has known nothing but misery during his few years of life, yet continues his fight to survive.
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    • berlinkubaner
    • Jul 31, 2000

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    • Release date
      • September 19, 1949 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • France
      • Germany
    • Languages
      • German
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Німеччина, рік нульовий
    • Filming locations
      • Berlin, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Tevere Film
      • SAFDI
      • Union Générale Cinématographique (UGC)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 18 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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