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Release Year1981
Runtime1h 09m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresFamily, Drama
Votes1
DirectorKlaus Grabowsky
WritersHedda Zinner
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsThe Case of Detlef Kammrath
About The Case of Detlef Kammrath
Until he was 11, Detlef Kammrath (René Siodla) had a carefree childhood. But now his parents have decided to go their separate ways and divorce - a catastrophe for the boy. The court awards custody to his mother (Karin Schröder), but Detlef harshly rejects his mother's new partner (Gerd Grasse). He sees him as the person responsible for his unhappiness. Hoping to improve the family atmosphere, his mother forbids the boy from meeting his biological father; this leads to Detlef's absolute despair, and he becomes a "case" for child welfare services.
Directed by Klaus Grabowsky, The Case of Detlef Kammrath leans on a strong ensemble — René Sioda, Burkhard Kurth, Karin Schröder — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about family titles of 1981.
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