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Release Year1961
Runtime1h 13m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation
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DirectorJohannes Hempel
WritersJohannes Hempel
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsThe Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda
About The Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda
The first animated feature film made in East Germany. The people of Shilda were once welcome at the courts of princes all over the world, but back at the Shilda castle work remained and had to be carried out by the women of the town. The women grew tired of this and called their men back. After many foolish decisions, the townspeople were victims of their own devices, and eventually set fire to their own city. The fire destroyed everything, and the citizens of Shilda fled out into the world.
Directed by Johannes Hempel, The Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda leans on a strong ensemble — Franz Kutschera, Ina Rarisch, Siegfried Göhler — 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 animation titles of 1961.
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