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Cast
Jutta Hoffmann
as Karla
Jürgen Hentsch
as Kaspar
Hans Hardt-Hardtloff
as Direktor Alfred Hirte
Inge Keller
as Schulrätin Jansen
Rolf Hoppe
as Lehrer Eiffler
Gisela Morgen
as Frau Wenndorf
Herwart Grosse
as Lehrer Jott
Jörg Knochée
as Rudi (as Jörg Knochee)
Klaus-Peter Pleßow
as Uwe Wenndorf (as Peter Pleßow)
Heidemarie Schneider
as Erna
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1965
Runtime2h 14m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes8
DirectorHerrmann Zschoche
WritersUlrich Plenzdorf, Herrmann Zschoche
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCarla
About Carla
An idealistic teacher is shocked to discover her pupils are already cynical and opportunistic. Her colleague soon grows resentful when she uses new and challenging techniques to help her students overcome obstacles.
Directed by Herrmann Zschoche, Carla leans on a strong ensemble — Jutta Hoffmann, Jürgen Hentsch, Hans Hardt-Hardtloff — 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 1965.
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