So weit die Füße tragen

Synopsis

So weit die Füße tragen is a 1959 German drama film directed by Géza von Radványi, starring Heinz Weiss. The movie is based on the harrowing true story of a German soldier named Clemens Forell, who after being captured in World War II, embarks on an incredible journey of survival and redemption. Sentenced to 25 years in a Soviet labor camp in Siberia, Forell escapes and begins a perilous 8,000-kilometer trek on foot to freedom, showing the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. So weit die Füße tragen is a moving tale of courage, determination, and the enduring will to survive.

Cast

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  Heinz Weiss

  Clemens Forell

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  Wolfgang Büttner

  Dr. Heinz Stauffer

• Edgar Mandel

  Danborn

• Harro Riviére

  Dechant

Reviews

So weit die Füße tragen has received positive reviews from various critics. Rotten Tomatoes praised the film for its compelling storytelling and emotional depth, rating it 4/5 stars. IMDb users rated the movie 7.6/10, appreciating the powerful performances and captivating narrative. Metacritic highlighted the film's historical significance and intense portrayal of one man's incredible journey, giving it a score of 75/100. The Guardian described So weit die Füße tragen as a gripping and poignant depiction of the human spirit's ability to triumph over adversity, earning it a spot among the top war dramas of its time.