An die Grenze
Originally released in 2007. An die Grenze is a drama/history film. directed by Urs Egger.
Starring Jacob Matschenz, Bernadette Heerwagen, and Max Riemelt
Synopsis
19-year-old NVA soldier, Alex Karow, is sent to the West German-East German border in May 1974, shortly after Willy Brandt's resignation and during the World Cup. The army is dominated by brutal rituals, tolerated or used by the officers. Alex understands that the ideals of balance, democracy and human dignity are propaganda. The question of what happens when the other appears in the sights of the Kalashnikov occupies the soldiers day and night, interrupted almost exclusively by the games of the World Cup with the historic encounter between the GDR and the FRG. Alex draws strength from his love for Christine, a confident tractor driver who lives in the neighbouring village. Christine encourages him not to do what his father expects, but to follow his dream of becoming a photographer. But when her brother sends Alex's photo from the border fortifications to the West, everything gets out of control...
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 27, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jacob Matschenz
as Alexander Karow
Bernadette Heerwagen
as Christine
Max Riemelt
as Gefreiter Kerner
Florian Panzner
as Gefreiter Gappa
Corinna Harfouch
as Frau Dobbs
Jürgen Heinrich
as Hauptmann Dobbs
Dirk Borchardt
as Hauptfeldwebel Kramm
Frederick Lau
as Knut
Adrian Topol
as Stalin
Jutta Hoffmann
as Großmutter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Colonia Media Filmproduktions GmbH
- ARD
Frequently Asked Questions
What is An die Grenze about?
19-year-old NVA soldier, Alex Karow, is sent to the West German-East German border in May 1974, shortly after Willy Brandt's resignation and during the World Cup. The army is dominated by brutal ri...
Who directed An die Grenze?
An die Grenze was directed by Urs Egger.
How long is An die Grenze?
An die Grenze has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was An die Grenze released?
An die Grenze was released on July 27, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in An die Grenze?
The main cast of An die Grenze includes Jacob Matschenz, Bernadette Heerwagen, Max Riemelt, Florian Panzner, Corinna Harfouch.