Solo Sunny

About the film

East Berlin, late 1970s. Twenty-five-year-old Sunny dreams of becoming a solo singer and spends her days touring the provinces with a local band. As she navigates relationships, career struggles, and the constraints of a male-dominated society, she strives to live life on her own terms. Supported by her friends, she searches for independence, recognition, and love. Through Sunny's honest and determined character, the film portrays the universal challenges and growth of a young woman pursuing her dreams.

1980 / 104 min. / Germany
Director: Konrad Wolf
Cast: Renate Krössner, Alexander Lang, Heide Kipp, Dieter Montag and others

Highlights

Solo Sunny is the last and final feature film by acclaimed East German director Konrad Wolf. Upon its release, the film attracted an audience of approximately 1.3 million, while its theme song also became a major hit. Lead actress Renate Krößner emerged as a youth icon and made history at the 30th Berlin International Film Festival as the first actress from East Germany to receive the Best Actress Award. The film also offers a fascinating glimpse into the distinctive interior design and fashion of the former GDR.