Contra
Originally released in 2020. Contra is a comedy/drama film. directed by Sönke Wortmann.
Starring Nilam Farooq, Christoph Maria Herbst, and Hassan Akkouch
Synopsis
With his uncouth manner, Professor Pohl doesn’t enjoy the best reputation at the university where he works. To make matters worse, he makes a racist remark when student Naima arrives late for his lecture. Unfortunately for him, a video of his verbal outburst spreads like wildfire on the Internet, and the university’s president, Lambrecht, is called to deal with the incident. But Pohl is not dismissed. Instead, he is put to the task of helping Naima prepare for an important debating competition. The lecturer and the student could not be more different, yet they are thrown together to work as a team.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 28, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (192 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Constantin Film
- SevenPictures Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Contra about?
With his uncouth manner, Professor Pohl doesn’t enjoy the best reputation at the university where he works. To make matters worse, he makes a racist remark when student Naima arrives late for his...
Who directed Contra?
Contra was directed by Sönke Wortmann.
How long is Contra?
Contra has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Contra released?
Contra was released on October 28, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Contra?
The main cast of Contra includes Nilam Farooq, Christoph Maria Herbst, Hassan Akkouch, Ernst Stötzner, Meriam Abbas.
Is Contra worth watching?
Contra has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 192 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.