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Der Streit um des Esels Schatten

19901h 15mWalter Beck

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The philosopher Democritus has a toothache, so a dentist from ancient Abdera sets off for his house. En route, he gets into a fight with a donkey driver. This conflict eventually causes all of Abdera to go crazy. Just when the city is seconds away from having a civil war, Democritus' apprentice shows up to ease the city's tensions with a gift.

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What is Der Streit um des Esels Schatten (1990) about?

The philosopher Democritus has a toothache, so a dentist from ancient Abdera sets off for his house. En route, he gets into a fight with a donkey driver. This conflict eventually causes all of Abdera to go crazy. Just when the city is seconds away from having a civil war, Democritus' apprentice shows up to ease the city's tensions with a gift.

Who stars in Der Streit um des Esels Schatten?

Der Streit um des Esels Schatten stars Eugen Albert (Jakchos), Brigitte Beier (Medusa), Gerit Kling (Gorgo), Leon Niemczyk (Archon Onolaus), Uwe Steimle (Aphron). The film was directed by Walter Beck.

How long is Der Streit um des Esels Schatten?

Der Streit um des Esels Schatten has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1990.

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