Plot Summary
Using photos and letters that the director found in a landfill, she reconstructs in her documentary film the life of Maria Bartel, a Berlin baker born in 1902 who, as the director comments in voice-over, "was in the prime of her life during fascism." In 1920, she moved from the East Prussian province to Berlin with her first husband. After his suicide, she opened a bakery, which she ran until the end of the war in 1945, raised her son, and now has various relationships and love affairs.
Director & Crew
Helke Misselwitz
Director
Where to Watch Ein Leben Online
You can currently stream Ein Leben online or watch it in HD via the link below.
Find Ein Leben StreamingFrequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ein Leben online?
Ein Leben (1980) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the IMDb rating of Ein Leben?
It has an IMDb rating of 0.0/10 based on 0 votes.
Who directed Ein Leben?
Ein Leben was directed by Helke Misselwitz and released in 1980.
How long is Ein Leben?
Ein Leben has a runtime of 0 hours and 31 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1980-11-26
- Status
- Released