Der aufhaltsame Aufstieg des Arturo Ui (1974)
Hitler's seizure of power in 1933 and his rule in the years that followed are transferred to the North American criminal world of the 1930s in a parable. Gangster boss Ui needs the protection of the ruling class to achieve his goals and offers his help to their representatives. They initially hesitate, but join forces after Ui violently gains their respect. His victory is perfect and the people fall silent before the revolvers of their "protectors". Ui takes the raised hands as a sign of approval... Bertolt Brecht wrote the play in 1941 in a Finnish asylum - the premiere only took place in Stuttgart after his death in November 1958. It has been staged at the Berliner Ensemble since 1959 - Ekkehard Schall has played Ui over 500 times since then. On January 13, 1974, the play was shown for the last time, recorded in color by GDR television.
Cast
- Ekkehard Schall - Arturo Ui
- Dieter Knaup - Clark
- Peter Kalisch - Flake
- Werner Dissel - Butcher
- Hermann Hiesgen - Mulberry
- Willi Schwabe - Sheet
- Erich Haußmann - Bowl
- Martin Flörchinger - Dogsborough
- Rudolf Seiß - Der junge Dogsborough
- Karl-Maria Steffens - Diener/Ankläger
Screenplay
Keywords
parables, brechtian theatre, brecht, adolf hitler, theater
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Der aufhaltsame Aufstieg des Arturo Ui about?
- Hitler's seizure of power in 1933 and his rule in the years that followed are transferred to the North American criminal world of the 1930s in a parable. Gangster boss Ui needs the protection of the ruling class to achieve his goals and offers his help to their representatives. They initially hesitate, but join forces after Ui violently gains their respect. His victory is perfect and the people fall silent before the revolvers of their "protectors". Ui takes the raised hands as a sign of approval... Bertolt Brecht wrote the play in 1941 in a Finnish asylum - the premiere only took place in Stuttgart after his death in November 1958. It has been staged at the Berliner Ensemble since 1959 - Ekkehard Schall has played Ui over 500 times since then. On January 13, 1974, the play was shown for the last time, recorded in color by GDR television.
- Who directed Der aufhaltsame Aufstieg des Arturo Ui?
- Der aufhaltsame Aufstieg des Arturo Ui was directed by Günter Schmidt.
- Who stars in Der aufhaltsame Aufstieg des Arturo Ui?
- Der aufhaltsame Aufstieg des Arturo Ui stars Ekkehard Schall, Dieter Knaup, Peter Kalisch, Werner Dissel, Hermann Hiesgen, Willi Schwabe.
- What genre is Der aufhaltsame Aufstieg des Arturo Ui?
- Der aufhaltsame Aufstieg des Arturo Ui is a TV Movie film.
- Where was Der aufhaltsame Aufstieg des Arturo Ui produced?
- Der aufhaltsame Aufstieg des Arturo Ui was produced in East Germany.