Exploring the Brandenburg Marche
Seen it?1982 | 96 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy 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
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
On a forest road in the Brandenburg March, village teacher Potsch accidentally encounters the distinguished Professor Menzel, who got stuck there in his car. In the conversation that ensues, Menzel and Pötsch quickly discover that they both are great admirers of the early 19th-century writer Max von Schwedenow who was born in the area.
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 Roland Gräf
- Hermann BeyerErnst Pötsch
- Kurt BöweProfessor Menzel
- Jutta WachowiakMrs. Pötsch
- Dieter FrankeFritz
- Trude BechmannGrandma Alwine
- Eberhard EscheBradtke
- Michael GwisdekDr. Albin
- Marylu PoolmanMrs. Eggenfels
- Simone von ZglinickiMrs. Unverloren
- Horst SchulzeLepetit