The Lost Angel - 1971

August 24, 1937: a day in the life of expressionist sculptor and author Ernst Barlach (Fred Düren). Barlach lives in the small town of Güstrow, keeping to himself and wanting to steer clear of politics. On this day he learns that the Nazis have dragged his famous 1927 sculpture The Hovering Angel out of the Güstrow Cathedral. Barlach begins to reflect on his life of “inner emigration” and on his work.

57min
1971
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.0/10

Cast

Fred Düren profile pictureFred DürenErnst Barlach
Erika Pelikowsky profile pictureErika PelikowskyFrau Barlach
Walter Lendrich profile pictureWalter LendrichTaxifahrer
Agnes Kraus profile pictureAgnes KrausAlte Frau

About The Lost Angel

The Lost Angel Overview

August 24, 1937: a day in the life of expressionist sculptor and author Ernst Barlach (Fred Düren). Barlach lives in the small town of Güstrow, keeping to himself and wanting to steer clear of politics. On this day he learns that the Nazis have dragged his famous 1927 sculpture The Hovering Angel out of the Güstrow Cathedral. Barlach begins to reflect on his life of “inner emigration” and on his work.

Runtime: 57min

Extra details

Original Title: Der verlorene Engel
Original Language: German
Directed By: Ralf Kirsten
Production Companies
DEFA