From the Family of Reptiles (1974)
From the Family of Reptiles (1974) - Family Movies 25 minutes. . A commissioned work for a television series on WDR, A House for Us. FROM THE FAMILY OF REPTILES and THE ISLAND are a complete program in two episodes. After all with Michael Ballhaus as the cinematographer. Ute (Katja Wulff), an 8 year old girl, constantly runs away from home and the youth center to escape into her own world. She spends many hours at the zoo and especially in front of the crocodil compound. Monika Brehm (Lisa Kreuzer), the kindergarten teacher, tries to find an entrance into Ute’s world. She realizes that her escapes are a form of withdrawal from her parents and the grown up world.
Released: Jul 07, 1974
Runtime: 25 minutes
Stars: Lisa Kreuzer, Katja Wulff, Nicolas Brieger, Helga Trümper, Hansjoachim Krietsch, Marquard Bohm
Crew: Wim Wenders (Director), Lilian Seng (Editor), Philippe Pilliod (Writer), Michael Ballhaus (Director of Photography), Arpad Bondy (Original Music Composer)