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Next Year at Lake Balaton 1980

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What is Next Year at Lake Balaton?

Next Year at Lake Balaton is a 1980 film categorized as a comedy and drama. Directed by Herrmann Zschoche, the production features a cast that includes Gudrun Ritter, Peter Bause, and Fred Delmare.

Type
Film
Year
1980
Status
Released
Runtime
90 minutes
Release date
Jun 26, 1980
Original language
DE
Origin
Germany, East Germany
Studios
DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Genres
Comedy, Drama
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★ TMDB users: 5.0/10 from 13 votes
Episode runtime
~90 minutes
Status
Released
Network
DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
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Next Year at Lake Balaton is a 1980 film categorized as a comedy and drama. Directed by Herrmann Zschoche, the production features a cast that includes Gudrun Ritter, Peter Bause, and Fred Delmare. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes and was released in Germany on June 26, 1980. The narrative follows a young couple named Jonas and Ines who are in love and plan to spend their vacation camping together on the Baltic coast. Their plans are disrupted when Ines’s parents intervene and insist that the couple join the family on their own vacation. This interference leads to complications, resulting in the family members traveling to the Bulgarian Black Sea independently. During his journey, Jonas encounters a Dutch girl who is traveling to India by way of Turkey. The film explores the dynamics of these travel arrangements and the unexpected meetings that occur as the characters navigate their separate paths during the holiday period.

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“A gripping exploration of comedy and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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  • Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
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Is Next Year at Lake Balaton worth watching?

Next Year at Lake Balaton holds a community rating of 5.0/10 based on 13 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie Next Year at Lake Balaton and when was it released?

Next Year at Lake Balaton is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 1980. Release status: Released.

Who directed Next Year at Lake Balaton?

Next Year at Lake Balaton was directed by Herrmann Zschoche.

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