This short film made for television traces the relationship that develops between a troubled, introverted young girl obsessed with the crocodiles at the zoo and the teacher who attempts to reach out to her.

Credits

Crew

DirectorWim Wenders, Robert Stevenson

WriterJohn Whedon, Philippe Pilliod

CinematographerMichael Ballhaus

ComposerMaurice Jarre

EditorLilian Seng

ProducerWinston Hibler

Cast

Donald Sindenas Sir Anthony Ross

David Hartmanas Prof. John Ivarsson

Jacques Marinas Captain Brieux

Makoas Oomiak

David Gwillimas Donald Ross

Agneta Eckemyras Freyja

Sverre Anker Ousdalas Gunnar

Gunnar Öhlundas The Godi

Lasse Kolstadas Erik

Erik Siljuas Torvald

Rolf Søderas The Lawspeaker

Torsten Wahlundas Sven

Niels Hinrichsenas Sigurd

Denny Milleras Town Guard

Brendan Dillonas The Factor

James Almanzaras French Engineer

Ivor Barryas The Butler

Lee Paulas Chief of Boat Archers

Ian Abercrombieas Train Conductor (uncredited)

Jackson Bostwickas Pilot (uncredited)

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

The American Friend1977

Both directed by Wim Wenders, and both starring Lisa Kreuzer

Or

Alice in the Cities1974Both directed by Wim Wenders, and both starring Lisa Kreuzer
Kings of the Road1976Both directed by Wim Wenders, and both starring Lisa Kreuzer

FROM THE FAMILY OF REPTILES and THE ISLAND (1974) | Criteria