Lili Marleen (1981)
Lili Marleen is a 1981 German-language drama movie directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, with a running time of 2h. It stars Hanna Schygulla, Giancarlo Giannini and Mel Ferrer.
The story of a German singer named Willie, who while working in Switzerland, falls in love with a Jewish composer named Robert, whose family is helping people to flee from the Nazis. Robert’s family is skeptical of Willie, thinking she could be a Nazi as she becomes famous for singing the song “Lili Marleen”.
Quick answers
What is Lili Marleen about?
The story of a German singer named Willie, who while working in Switzerland, falls in love with a Jewish composer named Robert, whose family is helping people to flee from the Nazis. Robert’s family is skeptical of Willie, thinking she could be a Nazi as she becomes famous for singing the song “Lili Marleen”.
When was Lili Marleen released?
Lili Marleen was released on 14 January 1981.
How long is Lili Marleen?
Lili Marleen runs 2h.
Who made Lili Marleen?
Lili Marleen was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Cast
- Hanna Schygulla as Willie
- Giancarlo Giannini as Robert
- Mel Ferrer as David Mendelssohn
- Karl-Heinz von Hassel as Henkel
- Erik Schumann as von Strehlow
- Hark Bohm as Taschner
- Gottfried John as Aaron
- Karin Baal as Anna Lederer
- Christine Kaufmann as Miriam
- Udo Kier as Drewitz
- Roger Fritz as Kauffmann
- Rainer Will as Bernt