Der Rote Kakadu


2h 8m 2006

Brief Synopsis

In spring 1961, 20-year-old Siggi comes to Dresden to work as a scenery painter at the theater. There he falls head over heels in love with the young poet Luise, who makes him acquainted not only with the notorious dance club "Der Rote Kakadu," but also with the boisterous, impulsive Wolle, her husb

Film Details

Also Known As
Red Cockatoo, The, Rote Kakadu
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Period
Romance
Release Date
2006
Production Company
Art Filmes; Bavaria Media Gmbh; X-Filme Creative Pool
Distribution Company
Benelux Film Distributors; Cathay Film Organization; Ctv International; Filmladen Gmbh; Warner Bros. Pictures International; X Verleih
Location
Dresden, Germany

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 8m

Synopsis

In spring 1961, 20-year-old Siggi comes to Dresden to work as a scenery painter at the theater. There he falls head over heels in love with the young poet Luise, who makes him acquainted not only with the notorious dance club "Der Rote Kakadu," but also with the boisterous, impulsive Wolle, her husband. While Siggi discovers an entirely new and fascinating world in "The Red Cockatoo", he also soon finds himself struggling with his growing feelings for Luise. The clique is thirsting for freedom and self-fulfilment and Siggi decides to master his own fate and takes a decisive step.

Film Details

Also Known As
Red Cockatoo, The, Rote Kakadu
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Period
Romance
Release Date
2006
Production Company
Art Filmes; Bavaria Media Gmbh; X-Filme Creative Pool
Distribution Company
Benelux Film Distributors; Cathay Film Organization; Ctv International; Filmladen Gmbh; Warner Bros. Pictures International; X Verleih
Location
Dresden, Germany

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 8m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States February 2006

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama Special) February 9-19, 2006.

Released in United States February 2006 (Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama Special) February 9-19, 2006.)