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Germany, Year Zero (1948): Cast & Box Office

Germany, Year Zero (1948) movie poster

Germany, Year Zero is a 1948 drama directed by Roberto Rossellini, starring Franz-Otto Krüger as Karl-Heinz, Franz von Treuberg and Ernst Pittschau. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes and earned $12,195 worldwide.

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Germany, Year Zero (1948) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 12m (72 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Germany, Year Zero About?

The premise of Germany, Year Zero without spoilers.

A soldier can lose everything but his courage. In the ruins of post-WWII Berlin, a twelve-year-old boy is left to his own devices in order to help provide for his family.

Germany, Year Zero Themes & Keywords

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  • post world war two germany
  • father son relationship
  • invalid
  • world war two veteran
  • poison
  • child
  • brother brother relationship
  • brother sister relationship
  • pedophile
  • street life
  • youth gang
  • street gang
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  • neorealism
  • berlin germany
  • patricide
  • suicide
  • ruins
  • gay interest
  • homosexual
  • territory name in title
  • young
  • former teacher
  • teacher
  • tea
  • horse
  • soldier
  • guilt
  • misery
  • single room apartment
  • shared apartment
  • despair
  • hopelessness
  • hiding from police
  • ration coupon
  • food rationing
  • rationing
  • city in ruins
  • grave digging
  • hunger
  • malnutrition
  • trummerfilm
  • orphan
  • theft
  • overcrowding
  • hospital
  • black market
  • post war germany
  • desperation
  • 1940s
  • prostitution
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Cast & crew

Germany, Year Zero Cast & Characters

Franz-Otto Krüger leads the cast as Karl-Heinz, with Franz von Treuberg as Il generale von Laubniz and Ernst Pittschau as Il Padre. Directed by Roberto Rossellini; 16 actors are credited in all.

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Box office

Germany, Year Zero Box Office

Germany, Year Zero grossed $12,195 worldwide.

1948 box office

Worldwide gross

$12.2K

International
$12.2K
Videos

Germany, Year Zero Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Germany, Year Zero.

Roberto Rossellini: The War Trilogy - trailer | BFI Blu-ray
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How Well Do You Know Germany, Year Zero?

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Germany, Year Zero Also Known As

24 alternative titles, including “Alemanha” and “Ano Zero”.

Also known as
  • Alemanha
  • Ano Zero
  • Németország, nulla év
  • Németország, nulla évben
  • Németország a nulladik évben
  • 독일 영년
  • Deutschland im Jahre Null
  • Alemania Año Cero
  • Německo v roce nula
  • Nemecko v roku nula
  • Niemcy – rok zerowy
  • Allemagne année zéro
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  • Alemania, año cero
  • Німеччина, рік перший
  • Германия, година нула
  • Germania in anul zero
  • 德意志零年
  • Германия, год нулевой
  • Tyskland, år noll
  • Almanya
  • Sıfır Yılı, გერმანია, ნულოვანი წელი
  • Saksa vuonna nolla
  • 德國零年
  • Alemanya, any zero

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Germany, Year Zero FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Germany, Year Zero, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Germany, Year Zero?

Germany, Year Zero runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

When was Germany, Year Zero released?

Germany, Year Zero was released on July 9, 1948.

Who directed Germany, Year Zero?

Germany, Year Zero was directed by Roberto Rossellini.

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Who is in the cast of Germany, Year Zero?

Germany, Year Zero stars Franz-Otto Krüger as Karl-Heinz, Franz von Treuberg as Il generale von Laubniz and Ernst Pittschau as Il Padre, among 16 credited actors.

How much did Germany, Year Zero make at the box office?

Germany, Year Zero grossed $12,195 worldwide.

Does Germany, Year Zero have a post-credit scene?

No. Germany, Year Zero has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Germany, Year Zero in?

The original language of Germany, Year Zero is German.

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