Monday Morning Maybe

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Der Direktor

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1980 | 103 min | Drama, TV Movie

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
A natural pick for anyone who loves a strong drama. Leaves you with something to think about.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Gives its people room to develop, at 1 hr 43 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

The school authorities want to read success stories in director Joachim Faber's reports. But they cannot simply be produced on an assembly line. Pupils, for example, use the wrong tone. The matter draws circles until the superiors finally talk about refusal to work. Director Faber is caught between the efforts to resolve the conflict with pedagogical means and the pressure from above.

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 Helmut Krätzig

  • Ulrich TheinJoachim Faber
  • Janina HartwigRosi Faber
  • Barbara DittusBettina Bräuer
  • Horst DrindaHans Tromlitz
  • Regina BeyerFrau Funke
  • Helga GöringFrau Kupfer
  • Marina KrogullFräulein Dornbach
  • Ingeborg WestphalFrau Echterburg
  • Lothar Förster
  • Manfred Richter