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Paule Pauländer

1976Movie1 h 28 min

Drama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3

A tense, moving drama movie about growing up and family.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Story

We follow 15-year-old Paule‘s hard life on his parents' farm. Under his controlling father – who is fighting to save the homestead – he and his brother are forced to work very hard. When his brother leaves, the shy and obedient Paule meets the city girl Elfi – and with her a reason to rebel against the despotic and coarse father.

Feels like

  • Rural Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Family Conflict
  • Generational Struggle
  • Harsh Realism
  • Teenage Rebellion
  • Oppressive Environment
  • Character Study
  • Authentic Setting
  • Social Commentary

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Reinhard Hauff
Written by
Burkhard Driest
Produced by
Eberhard Junkersdorf
Music by
Richard Palmer-James

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Facts

April 6, 1976 · 1 h 28 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
April 6, 1976
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Made in
Germany

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Paule Pauländer worth watching?"

Questions about Paule Pauländer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Paule Pauländer worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 5.3).

Is Paule Pauländer plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Paule Pauländer in English?

German

No, it was made in German.