Carola is a mischievous girl who doesn't care much for school- except for sports and recess, of course. Without her good friend Willi to keep her on the straight and narrow, she would really be in trouble. One day at school, Carola has an idea. She invents what she calls "International Ghosts' Day" and a ghost named "Buh" to go with it. When Buh turns out to be less-than-imaginary the two decide to switch places, with Buh taking on all the schoolwork, and Carola taking the opportunity to play practical jokes on all her friends...
Practical Effects
Charming ghost effects that aged like warm milk
Acting
Nicole Lichtenheldt's perfectly mischievous Carola
Director
Rolf Losansky
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
DEFA, East Germany's state film studio, produced this as light entertainment—subversively suggesting that avoiding work has consequences, wrapped in enough whimsy to pass censors.
Rolf Losansky directed over 30 films for DEFA but this children's fantasy remains his most internationally recognized, despite never getting a proper Western theatrical release.
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