David

David

127 mins | Drama | Feb. 27, 1979

Although members of the Hitler Youth chant anti-Semitic paroles in front of his house during the Purim festival, Rabbi Singer is still profoundly convinced that Germany will stay a safe country for him, his family, and his fellow believers. But several years later, his son David is banned from going to school because he is a Jew. Shortly after, Rabbi Singer and his wife are deported. Now, young David also fears for his life. In constant fear of being detected, he tries to find a way to leave Germany.

David

127 mins | Drama | Feb. 27, 1979

David
Although members of the Hitler Youth chant anti-Semitic paroles in front of his house during the Purim festival, Rabbi Singer is still profoundly convinced that Germany will stay a safe country for him, his family, and his fellow believers. But several years later, his son David is banned from going to school because he is a Jew. Shortly after, Rabbi Singer and his wife are deported. Now, young David also fears for his life. In constant fear of being detected, he tries to find a way to leave Germany.
IMDb rating 6.6
Producers Pro-ject Filmproduktion, ZDF, Von Vietinghoff Filmproduktion (VVF), FFAT
Original title David
Directors Peter Lilienthal
Writers Joel König, Ulla Ziemann, Peter Lilienthal, Jurek Becker

Cast

Mario Fischel

as David Singer

Walter Taub

as Rabbi Singer

Irena Vrkljan

as Mrs. Singer, David's mother

Eva Mattes

as Toni

Dominique Horwitz

as Leo Singer

Gustav Rudolf Sellner

as Dr. Grell

Nikolaus Dutsch

as Kohn

Sabine Andreas

as Rifka