Overview

In 1923, Ludwig Bodmer, a young man returning from the war, works in the gravestone company of his comrade Georg Kroll during the period of inflation. Business is going well, but inflation robs them of their profits and people suffer under the circumstances of the time. The "lost generation" in particular, the survivors of the First World War, of which Ludwig is one, struggles to find a place in society.

Cast

Udo Schenk, Rainer Hunold, Karina Thayenthal, Marina Krogull, Stephan Schwartz, Siegfried Grönig, Elfi Eschke, Heinz Schimmelpfennig

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What is "Der schwarze Obelisk" about?

In 1923, Ludwig Bodmer, a young man returning from the war, works in the gravestone company of his comrade Georg Kroll during the period of inflation. Business is going well, but inflation robs them of their profits and people suffer under the circumstances of the time. The "lost generation" in particular, the survivors of the First World War, of which Ludwig is one, struggles to find a place in society.

When was "Der schwarze Obelisk" released?

Der schwarze Obelisk was released in 1988.

Who stars in "Der schwarze Obelisk"?

The cast includes Udo Schenk, Rainer Hunold, Karina Thayenthal, Marina Krogull.

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