Don Juan, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 78
Don Juan, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 78

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Don Juan, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 78

1980
Movie
99 min
German

In a backwater town, opera director Andrej Wischnewsky is supposed to put on a production of Mozart's "Don Giovanni".

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Helmut DziubaGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A retired actor, Don Juan, struggles with his fading relevance and a complicated past. He finds himself entangled with a young woman and grappling with existential questions. The film explores themes of aging, identity, and the pursuit of love and recognition.

Critical Reception

This East German television film received moderate attention for its introspective look at a performer's life. While appreciated for its performances, it was noted as a somewhat conventional drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the performances of Manfred Krug and Hildegard Knef.

  • Explores mature themes of aging and identity effectively.

  • Seen as a well-crafted but familiar character study.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews is not readily available for this older East German television film.

Fun Fact

The film was produced for East German television (DFF) and stars prominent actors from the GDR and West Germany.

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