Storyline
High-school senior Peter considers the adults around him to be hypocritical, self-congratulatory, and immersed in the past. He gets suspended for writing an essay that his teachers consider to be a challenge to the state. Just Don't Think I'll Cry became one of twelve films and film projects-almost an entire year's production-that were banned in 1965-1966 due to their alleged anti-socialist aspects. Although scenes and dialogs were altered and the end was reshot twice, officials condemned this title as "particularly harmful." In 1989, cinematographer Ost restored the original version, and this and most of the other banned films were finally screened in January 1990. Belatedly, they were acclaimed as masterpieces of critical realism.
Cast & Crew
Peter Reusse
Peter Neumann
LeadAnne-Kathrein Kretzschmar
Anne
Hans Hardt-Hardtloff
Annes Vater
Jutta Hoffmann
Uschi
Helga Göring
Frau Naumann
Harry Hindemith
Herr Naumann
Herbert Köfer
Herr Röhle
Fred Delmare
Brigadier
What People Are Saying
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Frank Vogel's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Just Don't Think I'll Cry is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
