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Magdalena

Magdalena

Jan 01, 1983

Rated 10 out of 10

Director

Jörg Graser

Overview

Magdalena's dark drama spans a period of six weeks. In Berghofen, a village near Dachau, live the honorable, respected small farmers Thomas Mayr, known as Paulimann, and his wife Mariann. They have been married for 37 years ("Und hat mi'koan Tag net g'reut"), but now the woman is wasting away. This is not least due to their daughter Magdalena, who moved to the big city to work as a seamstress, where she went astray and got into trouble with the law. She is now brought home in disgrace, to the jeers of the villagers. Nevertheless, on his deathbed, he promises his wife that he will not chase Leni out of the house.

Crew of Magdalena

About Magdalena

What is Magdalena about?

Magdalena's dark drama spans a period of six weeks. In Berghofen, a village near Dachau, live the honorable, respected small farmers Thomas Mayr, known as Paulimann, and his wife Mariann. They have been married for 37 years ("Und hat mi'koan Tag net g'reut"), but now the woman is wasting away. This is not least due to their daughter Magdalena, who moved to the big city to work as a seamstress…

When was Magdalena released?

Magdalena was released on January 1, 1983.

Who directed Magdalena?

Magdalena was directed by Jörg Graser.

Who is in the cast of Magdalena?

The cast of Magdalena includes Fritz Straßner (Paulimann), Maria Singer (Mariann), Toni Berger (Bürgermeister), Franz Xaver Kroetz (Lenz) and Dieter Augustin (Kooperator).