The Volcano (Der Vulkan) 25 years old

The Volcano

Nina Hoss stars in this adaptation of a novel by Klaus Mann as Marion von Kammer, a singer who leaves Germany for Zurich as the Nazis rise to power. However, she finds life in Switzerland dull and suffocating, so she journeys to Paris, where she works at a pirate radio station broadcasting anti-fascist messages. She becomes friendly with a group of fellow Germans living in the city of lights, including nightclub owner Mother Schwalbe; Professor Abel, the unofficial leader of the group; Martin Korella, a dissatisfied young author; and Kikjou, Martin's lover.

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The Volcano Cast

Name Character
Nina Hoss She was 24, now 49 years old as Marion von Kammer
Katharina Thalbach She was 45, now 70 years old as Mutter Schwalbe
Konstantin Graudus He was 34, now 59 years old as Maximilian
Rainer Strecker He was 33, now 59 years old as Theo Hummel
Jasmin Schwiers She was 17, now 42 years old as Susanne von Kammer
Udo Samel He was 46, now 71 years old as Professor Benjamin Abel
Franziska Petri She was 26, now 51 years old as Nathalie
Meret Becker She was 30, now 55 years old as Tilly von Kammer
Anne-Marie Blanc She was 80, 90 years old when she died as Dr. Schroeder
Heinz Schubert He was 73, 73 years old when he died
Stefan Kurt He was 39, now 65 years old as Walter Konradi
Heidemarie Rohweder She was 56, 70 years old when she died as Frau von Kammer
Elfriede Irrall She was 61, 80 years old when she died as Viola
Reinhard Scheunemann He was 49, now 74 years old as Bobby Sedelmeyer
Sylvester Groth He was 41, now 66 years old as Hans Hollmann

The Volcano Crew

Name Department
Ottokar Runze as Director. He was 74 (93) years old when He died Directing
The Volcano poster
The Volcano (25 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, October 21, 1999