Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Drama thriller

The Bells of Silesia (1972): Cast

The Bells of Silesia (1972) movie poster

The Bells of Silesia is a 1972 drama thriller directed by Peter Fleischmann, starring Reinhard Kolldehoff as Pfarrer Leonard Vavra, Vitus Zeplichal and Ingmar Zeisberg. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
The Bells of Silesia (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Bells of Silesia About?

The premise of The Bells of Silesia without spoilers.

Pollution, disaffection, moral decay and social unrest surround a church and its pastor’s family heading toward a celebration over the return of its bells.

The Bells of Silesia Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • new german cinema
  • family relationships
  • social unrest
  • church
  • cigarette smoking
  • noise pollution
  • banner
  • smokestack
  • factory
  • dark comedy
  • character has same name as actor
  • industrial complex
+38 more
  • helicopter
  • egg
  • protest
  • bomb
  • throwing eggs
  • pants unzipped
  • accordion
  • police
  • exam
  • brown tap water
  • ex nazi
  • hearing aid
  • bathroom
  • bricks
  • ulcer
  • female nudity
  • deterioration
  • urban guerilla
  • knife throwing
  • jazz band
  • church bell
  • bell tower
  • drummer
  • swan
  • film projector
  • super 8
  • nude photograph
  • bulldozer
  • jackhammer
  • church elders
  • metronome
  • pet store
  • dead hamster
  • dead fish
  • dead pet
  • dead bird
  • coughing
  • air pollution
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

The Bells of Silesia Cast & Characters

Reinhard Kolldehoff leads the cast as Pfarrer Leonard Vavra, with Vitus Zeplichal as Hille Vavra and Ingmar Zeisberg as Frau. Directed by Peter Fleischmann; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Bells of Silesia

· 1 more
From the director

More from Peter Fleischmann

More films directed by Peter Fleischmann: Hard to Be a God, The Hamburg Syndrome, Weak Spot and Dorothea’s Revenge.

Full filmography
Details

The Bells of Silesia Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Les cloches de Silésie” and “Havoc”.

Also known as
  • Les cloches de Silésie
  • Havoc
  • 灾难

Seen The Bells of Silesia?

FAQ

The Bells of Silesia FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Bells of Silesia, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Bells of Silesia?

The Bells of Silesia runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was The Bells of Silesia released?

The Bells of Silesia was released on March 23, 1972.

Who directed The Bells of Silesia?

The Bells of Silesia was directed by Peter Fleischmann.

More films by Peter Fleischmann

Who is in the cast of The Bells of Silesia?

The Bells of Silesia stars Reinhard Kolldehoff as Pfarrer Leonard Vavra, Vitus Zeplichal as Hille Vavra and Ingmar Zeisberg as Frau, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Bells of Silesia have a post-credit scene?

No. The Bells of Silesia has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Bells of Silesia in?

The original language of The Bells of Silesia is German.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app