German film "In a Year with 13 Moons" 1978 Movie Poster. Poster measures 11" x 17". This drama follows the last few days in the life of Elvira (formerly Erwin) Weisshaupt (Volker Spengler). Years before, Erwin told a co-worker, Anton (Gottfried John), that he loved him. "Too bad, you aren't a woman," he replied. Erwin took Anton at his word. Trying to salvage something from the wreckage love has made of her life, she now hopes that Anton will not reject him again. The film follows Elvira's attempts to come to terms with the consequences of her decision to change her sex.