Der Trotzkopf

A gentle, old-fashioned coming-of-age story that unfolds slowly, like a nostalgic visit to a strict but caring boarding school.

Created by

Helmut Ashley

Genres

Drama

Starring

Anja Schüte, Linda Joy, Rita Kail

Overview

Set in late 19th century Germany, this is the story of Ilse Macket, a headstrong and rather wild young girl. When her father and stepmother find they cannot teach the girl to control her temper, they send her to a boarding school for girls. Ilse is initially slow to settle into the routine of the school and finds it hard to make friends among the other, more genteel, girls. But with the help of the capable head mistress, she eventually learns to keep her temper in check, adjust to life in the school, and make friends with other girls. The film follows Ilse and her friends through their school years, sees them discover love and ends with Ilse's wedding.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, melancholic and light. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Coming-of-age, education, friendship, family

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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