Time of the Storks

(Zeit der Störche)

GDR, 1970, 89 min, color
In German; English subtitles
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Synopsis

Susanne and Wolfgang have a harmonious relationship. But when Susanne meets Christian, she is attracted to his restless energy, and they fall for each other. Although she decides to end the affair after spending an intense week together, the experience has left deep marks on both of them. Susanne returns to her old life, but cannot forget Christian. This love story became an East German box-office hit.
 

Based on the short story by Herbert Otto.

Press comments

“Herbert Otto’s bestseller transforms into realistic, poetic film images!”         

—Cinema.de

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