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Herbstmilch (English: Autumn Milk) is the German autobiography of a previously unknown peasant woman, Anna Wimschneider (1919–1993), published in 1985, written in simple, everyday language. Although it is the autobiography of an unknown, 'ordinary' person, the book became a huge bestseller and remained in the bestseller charts for three years.
The title derives from the Bavarian word for a type of fermented milk, of which a soup is made.
Herbstmilch may refer to:
- Herbstmilch (novel), a 1985 autobiographical novel
- Herbstmilch (film), film based on the novel
Herbstmilch (German meaning "Autumn Milk") is a 1988 film directed by Joseph Vilsmaier. It is based on the autobiography of Anna Wimschneider
The film was bestowed awards at the 39th German Film Awards in Berlin: the silver Filmband for the film and the golden Filmband for new talent for the leading actress Dana Vávrová. It also won new talent awards for Dana Vávrová and Werner Stocker at the 10th Bavarian film prize.
It was a great box-office success, with over two million viewers.