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… verdammt, ich bin erwachsen

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1974 | 95 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Aimed squarely at anyone who loves a strong drama. Leaves you with something to think about.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

15-year old Klaus Kambor, called Kurbel, is living in a village in Lusatia and already thinks of himself as an adult. He can hold a lot of rhubarb wine and has already kissed a girl. But with his new method of lawn mowing, which he thinks is brilliant, Klaus makes a big mistake: He causes a wild fire in the forest. Then he does not react adult-like at all, but shirks the responsibility, which leads to the break-up with his girlfriend Daniela. Furthermore, Klaus does not realize that several of the places he likes the most in his environment are now going to be sacrificed to mining. When Klaus becomes friends with the teacher Konzak and with the construction worker Jule, he feels understood for the first time and starts to take more responsibility.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rolf Losansky

  • Ralf SchlösserKurbel
  • Frank WuttigPiepe Jatzmauk
  • Lilo JosefowitzGudrun
  • Angelika HerrmannDaniela
  • Dieter FrankeLehrer Konzak
  • Jürgen ReuterJule Bucht
  • Karla RunkehlKurbels Mutter
  • Gerhard LauKurbels Vater
  • Herbert KöferSchuster Jubke
  • Jutta WachowiakKindergärtnerin Kandidel