Once Does Not Count

(Einmal ist keinmal)

GDR, 1955, 90 min, color
In German; no subtitles
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Synopsis

Peter Weselin (Horst Drinda), a musician and composer from West Germany plans to spend a quiet vacation with his uncle in the small town of Klingenthal, but the East German town, known for manufacturing instruments, is about to hold its annual music festival. Everyone wants Peter to write a composition for them: the local accordion factory asks for a symphony and the attractive Anna wants a pop hit for her youth dance group.

Press comments

“A fascinating exceptional work in Konrad Wolf's filmography… [and] the stunning Agfa color photography made it to one of the most beautiful 1950s German music films.”   —(lf), Deutsches Historisches Museum 

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