Der Leuchtturm

Der Leuchtturm

A psychological and existential study of a prisoner charged with guarding an isolated lighthouse. If he makes it through two years, the remainder of his sentence for manslaughter in a bar brawl will be pardoned. Nobody before managed to cope with the solitude. One day, a rat makes its way to the island. The sea and the island, the man and the rat, friendship and vendetta.

Release Date

October 25, 1972

Status

Released

Original Title

Der Leuchtturm

Runtime

1h 22min

Budget

Revenue

Language

German

Production Companies

ORFZDFNeue Thalia-Film