Der Streit um des Esels Schatten
The philosopher Democritus has a toothache, so a dentist from ancient Abdera sets off for his house. En route, he gets into a fight with a donkey driver. This conflict eventually causes all of Abdera to go crazy. Just when the city is seconds away from having a civil war, Democritus' apprentice shows up to ease the city's tensions with a gift.
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Cast
37 people
Eugen Albert
Jakchos
Also in
Führer Ex
The Rainmaker
Brigitte Beier
Medusa
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The Legend of Paul and Paula
Moritz in der Litfaßsäule
Walter Beck
Günther Fischer
Friedhold Bauer
Gerit Kling
Gorgo
Known for
Where Is Fred?
Barefoot
Wolfgang Braumann
Leon Niemczyk
Archon Onolaus
Known for
Knife in the Water
Night Train
Eckhard Bilz
Wächter
Also in
Rottenknechte
Jacob the Liar
Christoph Martin Wieland
Vera Nowark
Uwe Steimle
Aphron
Also in
Sushi in Suhl
Heimat 3: A Chronicle of Endings and Beginnings
Walter Beck Director · Friedhold Bauer Writer Christoph Martin Wieland Story
First release July 20, 1990 · Produced in XG · Production DEFA
Production
DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Production
DEFA
Production
XG
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Original language
German
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German
Release dates
Germany · July 20, 1990
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