The Dove on the Roof

Three people from very different walks of life meet at a large construction site. Young, unmarried, self-confident construction manager Linda Hinrichs dedicates herself completely to her work and enjoys living more independently then most women. Daniel, a student works on the construction site to make money during his summer holiday, and impresses Linda with his spontaneous energy and idealism. Brigadier Böwe, an older, divorced man works his way from one construction site to the other and has lost his own personal happiness on the path to developing what was seen as officially suitable social standards. Both men try to win Linda over, not realizing that they are taking her freedom away from her.

82min
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.3/10

Cast

Heidemarie Wenzel profile pictureHeidemarie WenzelLinda Hinrichs
Günter Naumann profile pictureGünter NaumannHans Böwe
Katrin Martin profile pictureKatrin MartinSteffi Böwe
Herbert Köfer profile pictureHerbert KöferGlass Ball Manufacturer
Hilmar Baumann profile pictureHilmar BaumannSales Manager
Wolfgang Greese profile pictureWolfgang GreeseForestry Manager
Lotte Loebinger profile pictureLotte LoebingerLinda's Mother
Heinz Scholz profile pictureHeinz ScholzLinda's Father
Christian Steyer profile pictureChristian SteyerTrumpet Player
Monika Lennartz profile pictureMonika LennartzRecord Seller
Margarete Taudte profile pictureMargarete TaudteDaniel's Mother
Irén Sütő profile pictureIrén SütőElegant Lady

About The Dove on the Roof

The Dove on the Roof Overview

Three people from very different walks of life meet at a large construction site. Young, unmarried, self-confident construction manager Linda Hinrichs dedicates herself completely to her work and enjoys living more independently then most women. Daniel, a student works on the construction site to make money during his summer holiday, and impresses Linda with his spontaneous energy and idealism. Brigadier Böwe, an older, divorced man works his way from one construction site to the other and has lost his own personal happiness on the path to developing what was seen as officially suitable social standards. Both men try to win Linda over, not realizing that they are taking her freedom away from her.

Runtime: 82min

Extra details

Original Title: Die Taube auf dem Dach
Original Language: German
Directed By: Iris Gusner
Production Companies
DEFA