On the Sunny Side

On the Sunny Side (1962)

Auf der Sonnenseite

The story of the steel melter Martin Hoff, whose factory delegates him to a drama school, corresponds to the real life of the actor Manfred Krug. Like his (film) hero, Krug works as a steel melter, does artwork, sings and acts, and is sent to drama school. Like his hero, who behaves anarchically and conspicuously, Krug is soon expelled from school.

Date of release
1962-01-04
TMDB
7.0 / 10 (1)
Runtime
1h 41m
Genres
Music, Comedy, Romance
Director
Ralf Kirsten

Casting

Interesting facts

On the Sunny Side is an East German musical comedy film, directed by Ralf Kirsten and starring Manfred Krug. It was released in 1962.

Production

During the end of the 1950s, the DEFA Studio's management noted the public's demand for entertainment and responded by producing a series of light comedies, relatively free from ideological messages. According to Heiko R. Blum, On the Sunny Side "distinguished itself by its unmitigated portrayal of real life."

The film's script was largely inspired by leading star Manfred Krug's biography: he worked in a steel factory before turning to an acting career. Krug's jazz band and his singing career were also a central theme in the plot.

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