Island of Swans (Insel der Schwäne) 41 years old

Island of Swans

Fourteen-year-old Stefan Kolbe, along with his mother and sister, moves from an idyllic small town to the developing area of Berlin-Marzahn, where his father works as a construction worker. Stefan must find his way in a completely new environment and surrounded by strange people. Stefan gets to know two girls, who attempt to seduce him, and gets himself into trouble with the landlord, who kisses up to societal authority figures. He becomes friends with the anxious Hubert, defends him against the constant humiliation of the older student Windjacke, and encourages him to stand up for himself. It ends tragically in a bitter fight between Stefan and Windjacke.

Credits

Island of Swans Cast

Name Character
Christian Grashof He was 39, now 81 years old as Stefans Vater
Sven Martinek He was 19, now 60 years old as Windjacke
Ruth Kommerell She was 59, 63 years old when she died
Ursula Werner She was 39, now 81 years old as Stefans Mutter
Peter Bause He was 41, now 82 years old
Heidemarie Wenzel She was 37, now 79 years old
Dietrich Körner He was 56, 74 years old when he died
Monika Lennartz She was 45, now 86 years old

Island of Swans Crew

Name Department
Herrmann Zschoche as Director. He was 48 (now 90) years old Directing
Herrmann Zschoche as Writer. He was 48 (now 90) years old Writing
Günter Jaeuthe as Director of Photography. He was 43 (now 84) years old Camera
Island of Swans poster
Island of Swans (41 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, April 28, 1983
  • Runtime: 85 minutes