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The Girl in the Lift (1991)

The Girl in the Lift (1991)

Drama Romance
Release Date: 1991, January 10
Directors: Herrmann Zschoche
Countries: Germany, East Germany
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, DEFA-Studio Babelsberg, DEFA-Studio Babelsberg
Cast: Monika Lennartz, Rita Feldmeier, Karin Gregorek, Martin Seifert, Gert Grasse, Barbara Sommer, Rolf Lukoschek, Henry Schroeder, Diane Damerau, Hanns-Jörn Weber, Maximilian Löser, Karin Reif

Overview:

Frank, a tenth grade student, falls in love with his classmate Regine. His father is a well-connected plant manager in the GDR; Regine's mother is a single parent with four children. Regine wants to become a kindergarten teacher, but her grades are poor and she is not allowed to apply for technical college. Frank champions her and seeks an open discussion about these rigid regulations. But his criticism is nipped in the bud.

Keywords:

romance east berlin gdr