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Cast
Harry Baur
as Stefan Melchior, Dorfkantor
Henny Porten
as Maria, seine Frau
Gisela Uhlen
as Ilka Gräfin Baross
Harald Paulsen
as Hauptmann Martin von Alzey, ihr Vetter
Gustav Waldau
as Valentin Baross, ihr Onkel
Albert Florath
as Bürgermeister
Julia Serda
as Gräfin Melanie Baross
Norbert Rohringer
as Konrad Melchior
Erich Dunskus
as Janusch
Jenny Liese
as Januschka
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1943
Runtime1h 27m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Music
Votes1
DirectorHans Bertram
WritersHans Bertram
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSymphonie eines Lebens
About Symphonie eines Lebens
An aging musician looks back on his life, his roots in a country village, his loves, and his brief imprisonment.
Directed by Hans Bertram, Symphonie eines Lebens leans on a strong ensemble — Harry Baur, Henny Porten, Gisela Uhlen — 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 drama titles of 1943.
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