The Lost Angel

The Lost Angel 1971 Directed by Ralf Kirsten Der verlorene Engel

August 24, 1937: a day in the life of expressionist sculptor and author Ernst Barlach (Fred Düren). Barlach lives in the small town of Güstrow, keeping to himself and wanting to steer clear of politics. On this day he learns that the Nazis have dragged his famous 1927 sculpture The Hovering Angel out of the Güstrow Cathedral. Barlach begins to reflect on his life of “inner emigration” and on his work.

Country Germany

Production Countries East Germany , Germany

Language German

Spoken Language German

Gneres Drama , History

Production Company DEFA

Release Date 21 April 1971

57 mins