Plot — What is Der Struwwelpeter about?
Der Struwwelpeter is a popular German children's book. It comprises of ten illustrated and rhymed stories, mostly about children. Each has a clear moral that demonstrates the disastrous consequences of misbehavior in an exaggerated way. Writer/director Fritz Genschow adapted Hoffmann's book to the big screen. He made a career doing such films, he had done Hansel and Gretel and would go on to adapt Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and other family films. Der Struwwelpeter, however, is weirder and darker than the Grimms' tales. They are heavy morality lessons in which children are burned to death, starved to death, or have their thumbs cut off. In Hoffmann's world the punishment usually far outweighs the crime. Genschow provided a happy ending: through the wonders of reverse action children are brought back from their fiery deaths, their thumbs are reattached, and their misdeeds undone through the power of St. Nicholas and some sort of Christmas miracle. (via forcesofgeek.com)
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1955 |
| Genre | Fantasy, Family |
| Language | DE |
| Runtime | 79 min |
| Audience Score | 63% (6.3/10, 9 votes) |
Der Struwwelpeter — FAQ
Is Der Struwwelpeter worth watching? Der Struwwelpeter holds a 6.3/10 rating from 9 viewers. Der Struwwelpeter is a popular German children's book. It comprises of ten illustrated and rhymed stories, mostly about children. Each has a clear moral that demonstrates the disastrous consequences of misbehavior in an
Who directed Der Struwwelpeter? Directed by Fritz Genschow.
Who is in the cast of Der Struwwelpeter? It stars Fredy Kaindl, Traute Höhnisch, Eric Canso, Renée Stobrawa.
Where can I stream Der Struwwelpeter? Streaming availability for Der Struwwelpeter is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Der Struwwelpeter release? It released in 1955.
