Grabbe's Last Summer

Overview

Depiction of the short life of the influential, troubled playwright Christian Dietrich Grabbe. Impoverished and suffering from illness, Grabbe returns to his hometown of Detmold in 1823 seeking peace and reconciliation. His final days are marked by rapidly deteriorating health, an intense struggle with alcohol, and complex, strained relationships with his sister and friends who attempt to care for him.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1980

Original language

German

Spoken languages

german

Countries

Germany

Production

Radio Bremen

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1129956