Born in '45

The passionate car mechanic and motorbike lover, suffers from the feeling of not being able to unfold and try things out. He takes a few days off, strolls through Berlin, meets friends and strangers, lets himself drift. The manager of his company confronts him. Li, who works as an infant nurse, suffers from the impending separation, makes no secret of her hurt feelings and waits for Al to talk to her. Maybe they'll get back together... Originally banned in 1966, East German director Jürgen Böttcher's tale of love and disillusionment among two newlyweds attempting to navigate the treacherous world of marriage was never officially released in his homeland until after reunification in 1990.

Keywords

  • DEFA
  • Love
  • Made in Germany
  • desire
  • gdr
  • relationship
  • women

Actors

  • Rolf Römer
  • Monika Hildebrandt
  • Holger Mahlich
  • Paul Eichbaum
  • Gesine Rosenberg

Director

  • Jürgen Böttcher

Timeless


1h 20min


6 FSK

DE

GDR
1966
Alfred and Lisa, called Al and Li, a young couple from Prenzlauer Berg, have decided to part ways. Their small room fells like a prison to Al.

Alfred and Lisa, called Al and Li, a young couple from Prenzlauer Berg, have decided to part ways. Their small room fells like a prison to Al.


The passionate car mechanic and motorbike lover, suffers from the feeling of not being able to unfold and try things out. He takes a few days off, strolls through Berlin, meets friends and strangers, lets himself drift. The manager of his company confronts him. Li, who works as an infant nurse, suffers from the impending separation, makes no secret of her hurt feelings and waits for Al to talk to her. Maybe they'll get back together...


Originally banned in 1966, East German director Jürgen Böttcher's tale of love and disillusionment among two newlyweds attempting to navigate the treacherous world of marriage was never officially released in his homeland until after reunification in 1990.

Cast & Crew