
The young orphan Helga is raised by her aunt after WW II. At the age of sixteen, she turns her back to go her own way. As a rambler, Helga wanders through the night streets of Berlin and has brief acquaintances.
Directed by Carl Ballhaus, Ein Mädchen von 16 ½ leans on a strong ensemble — Helga Göring, Wolfgang Stumpf, Gerhard Bienert — 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 1958.
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