The story follows Micha (played by Jonas Kipp), a young boy growing up in a bleak, post-war German environment. Micha's home life is defined by fear; his father (Burghart Klaußner) is a frustrated, irascible man who frequently resorts to physical violence as a response to his own poverty and failing marriage.
Review of (1992): A Gritty Portrait of a Lost Childhood kinderspiele 1992 movie 22
The film features strong performances that anchor its grim realism: Jonas Kipp Father: Burghart Klaußner Mother: Angelika Bartsch Kalli (Micha's friend): Oliver Bröcker Supporting Cast: Includes Jürgen Vogel and Detlev Buck . Technical Information: Director: Wolfgang Becker Screenplay: Wolfgang Becker and Horst Johann Sczerba Producer: Barrie M. Osborne Release Date: First premiered in June 1992 in Running Time: Approximately 107–111 minutes. Critical Reception and Themes The story follows Micha (played by Jonas Kipp),