The Last Years of Childhood (Die letzten Jahre der Kindheit)
Russian title: Последние годы детства Original title: Die letzten Jahre der Kindheit
Youth drama – FRG Production year: 1979 Movie length: 105 minutes
Director: Norbert Kückelmann Writer: Norbert Kückelmann Cinematograph: Jürgen Jürges Music: Markus Urchs
Movie description:
A juvenile offender is handed over to authorities at age 13 and placed in an institution in this somber social drama. Martin is a petty thief who enjoys stealing and looks up to his older brother. When he is informed that his brother has died, Martin runs away from the reform school. He passes through various institutions and is labeled as incorrigible because of his refusal to comply with the rules of society. A dedicated child psychologist tries to save Martin when he entertains thoughts of suicide.