
Die Toten bleiben jung
A depiction of class conflicts in Germany between 1918 and 1945. The Spartacist Erwin is shot by officers in 1918, and his pregant working-class bride Marie begins a new relationship with social democrat Geschke. Erwin's son Hans grows up to be a communist like his father, leading to bitter hatred between him and his Nazi step-brother, while Geschke becomes increasingly resigned to the political situation in Germany. The three aristocratic officers who shot Erwin many years ago meet again during the Kapp Putsch, but their support for the Third Reich eventually leads each to their deaths.
Top Billed Cast

Barbara Dittus
Marie

Klaus Piontek
Martin

Peter Borgelt
Triebel
Monika Gabriel
Elisabeth

Günter Wolf
Geschke
Featured Crew

Joachim Kunert
Director
Gerhard Helwig
Writer
Christa Wolf
Writer
Ree von Dahlen
Writer
Gerhard Wohlgemuth
Music

Joachim Kunert
Writer
Günter Haubold
Writer
Christa Helwig
Editor

Anna Seghers
Novel
Günter Haubold
Cinematography