The First Days

"A silent film based on a radio play"

In this end-of-the-life scenario, which is designed as an expressive silent film with subtitles, a group of adolescents and scattered loners move through a destroyed landscape. One of the leaders is poisoned by his girlfriend, who now takes his place and demonstrates her power to a newcomer. However, he in turn passes the test of courage, puts himself in the place of the head of the group and leads the ever-growing community into an uncertain future.

Release Date

June 30, 1971

Status

Released

Original Title

Die ersten Tage

Runtime

1h 16min

Budget

Revenue

Language

German

Production Companies

Filmclub ACTION