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I Was Nineteen

Original title: Ich war neunzehn

7.4/ 10IMDb7.520
19681h 55m

Overview

A young soldier enters Germany with Soviet troops at the end of WWII, feeling like a stranger in his homeland. As he meets Germans, he grapples with his ambivalence, realizing he is both a victor and one of the vanquished. His inquisitive nature leads him to confront the atrocities and lies he encounters along the way.

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Director
Konrad Wolf
Writers
Wolfgang Kohlhaase, Konrad Wolf, Gerhard Wolf
Production
DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Künstlerische Arbeitsgruppe ''Babelsberg''

Frequently asked questions

What is I Was Nineteen rated?

I Was Nineteen has an audience rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 20 votes.

Who directed I Was Nineteen?

I Was Nineteen was directed by Konrad Wolf.

When was I Was Nineteen released?

I Was Nineteen was released in 1968.