On the Sunny Side (1962)

Release Date: 1962-01-04
Runtime: 1h 41min
Production Company: DEFA-Studio f&uuml;r Spielfilme
Production Country: East Germany
Director: Ralf Kirsten

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.