Wedding Night in the Rain

Wedding Night in the Rain (German: Hochzeitsnacht im Regen) is a 1967 East German musical[1] romantic comedy film, directed by Horst Seemann and starring Frank Schöbel, Traudl Kulikowsky, and Herbert Köfer.

Wedding Night in the Rain
Directed byHorst Seemann
Written by
Produced byHorst Dau
Starring
CinematographyHelmut Grewald
Edited byErika Lehmphul [de]
Music by
Production
company
Distributed byProgress Film
Release date
  • 14 May 1967 (1967-05-14) (East Germany)
Running time
105 min.
CountryEast Germany
LanguageGerman

Plot

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The plot centers around Gabi, a hairdresser hailing from the Baltic coast, who has her heart set on becoming East Germany's first-ever female jockey.[2] To achieve her goal, Gabi relocates to Berlin, where she weds Freddy, a motorcyclist. Her aspirations take shape when a benevolent stableman permits her to train in secret. Nevertheless, her attempts are met with rejection by the head coach at Hoppegarten.[2]

Critics have lauded the movie, citing it as an exquisite, captivating, and extraordinary piece of cinema.[3] The Czech version of the film boasts remarkable design work by Zdenek Ziegler.[4]

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Reimer & Reimer, p. 28.
  2. ^ a b "Wedding Night in the Rain | DEFA Film Library". www.umass.edu. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
  3. ^ Wedding Night in the Rain, retrieved 8 March 2023
  4. ^ "Wedding Night In The Rain (Hochzeitsnacht im Regen) Czech movie poster - illustraction Gallery". IllustractionGallery. Retrieved 8 March 2023.

Bibliography

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  • Reimer, Robert C.; Reimer, Carol J. (2010). The A to Z of German Cinema. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-7611-8.
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