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The Woman with the 5 Elephants

The Woman with the 5 Elephants

Jan 09, 2010 · 1h 33m

Rated 6.6 out of 10

Director

Vadim Jendreyko

Overview

Documentary about Svetlana Geier, a Ukranian who has translated the great works of Dostoyevsky into German. First her father ends up in one of Stalin's prison camps, then young Svetlana herself experiences the German invasion. In order to survive she learns German at home in Kiev. She is good and gets work as a translator before ending up in a German camp in 1943. Now, 65 years later, she is a renowned translator who in her twilight years has translated the great works of Dostoevsky. For the first time in all these years, she returns to Kiev together with her granddaughter.

About The Woman with the 5 Elephants

What is The Woman with the 5 Elephants about?

Documentary about Svetlana Geier, a Ukranian who has translated the great works of Dostoyevsky into German. First her father ends up in one of Stalin's prison camps, then young Svetlana herself experiences the German invasion. In order to survive she learns German at home in Kiev. She is good and gets work as a translator before ending up in a German camp in 1943. Now, 65 years later, she is a…

When was The Woman with the 5 Elephants released?

The Woman with the 5 Elephants was released on January 9, 2010.

Where can I watch The Woman with the 5 Elephants?

The Woman with the 5 Elephants is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.

How long is The Woman with the 5 Elephants?

The Woman with the 5 Elephants runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who directed The Woman with the 5 Elephants?

The Woman with the 5 Elephants was directed by Vadim Jendreyko.

Who is in the cast of The Woman with the 5 Elephants?

The cast of The Woman with the 5 Elephants includes Svetlana Geier (Svetlana Geier), Anna Götte (Anna Götte), Hannelore Hagen (Hannelore Hagen) and Jürgen Klodt (Jürgen Klodt).

Is The Woman with the 5 Elephants on Netflix?

No, The Woman with the 5 Elephants is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

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