Overview

The fun-loving, 26-year-old architect Franziska Linkerhand (Simone Frost) works for a famous professor. Yet, she feels restrained by her dependence on him and longs to take risks. When her marriage falls apart, she moves to a small town for a fresh start. Franziska approaches her new life with vigor and idealism. Many of her colleagues have given in to the dictates of economic restrictions and prefabricated apartment blocks; but Franziska hangs onto her ideals and, as in her private life, is not willing to compromise…

Cast

Simone Frost, Hermann Beyer, Christian Steyer, Gottfried Richter, Uwe Kockisch, Dietrich Körner, Christine Schorn, Barbara Dittus

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What is "Our Short Life" about?

The fun-loving, 26-year-old architect Franziska Linkerhand (Simone Frost) works for a famous professor. Yet, she feels restrained by her dependence on him and longs to take risks. When her marriage falls apart, she moves to a small town for a fresh start. Franziska approaches her new life with vigor and idealism. Many of her colleagues have given in to the dictates of economic restrictions and prefabricated apartment blocks; but Franziska hangs onto her ideals and, as in her private life, is not willing to compromise…

When was "Our Short Life" released?

Our Short Life was released in 1981.

Who stars in "Our Short Life"?

The cast includes Simone Frost, Hermann Beyer, Christian Steyer, Gottfried Richter.