Mama, I’m Alive

Mama, I’m Alive

In a Russian POW camp, four Germans determined to end WWII agree to pose as Red Army soldiers. Are they patriots or traitors, heroes or opportunists? Although they go to the frontlines, their new Russian comrades are initially unsure whether to trust them. Three of them then accept a mission behind German lines, but they are unprepared to fire upon their countrymen and it ends up costing the life of a Russian soldier. In the meantime, the fourth man has fallen in love with Russian radio operator Svetlana. After being criticized by the other Russians, he too agrees to participate in the mission..

Overview

Release Date
Feb 24, 1977
Original Title
Mama, ich lebe
Runtime
103 minutes
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Language
de
Production Companies
DEFA, Sovinfilm, Lenfilm
Production Countries
East Germany, Soviet Union