Escalator Down
Originally released in 2005. Escalator Down is a drama film. directed by Dustin Loose. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Timo Rüggeberg, Justus Kötting, and Ben Unterkofler
Synopsis
The film tells the story of Jochen, who lives with his divorced mother and her boyfriend. The family relationship is tense, the mother looks on helplessly. Out of frustration, Jochen steals a chocolate bar. Alex, an older classmate, observes him and takes advantage of the situation: Jochen begins to steal on Alex's behalf. Soon he is caught and sent to a reformatory... A group of students from Bonn filmed Hans-Georg Noack's bestseller for young people. “Escalator Down” is the successful debut of young filmmakers and impressively shows how a 13-year-old begins to steal and ends up in a downward social spiral. The writer Noack was so enthusiastic about the Bonn student group's script that he gave them exclusive permission to film his work. The result is remarkable and the film is particularly recommended for these reasons.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 11, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Escalator Down about?
The film tells the story of Jochen, who lives with his divorced mother and her boyfriend. The family relationship is tense, the mother looks on helplessly. Out of frustration, Jochen steals a choco...
Who directed Escalator Down?
Escalator Down was directed by Dustin Loose.
How long is Escalator Down?
Escalator Down has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Escalator Down released?
Escalator Down was released on June 11, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Escalator Down?
The main cast of Escalator Down includes Timo Rüggeberg, Justus Kötting, Ben Unterkofler, Jürgen Haug, Giselheid Hönsch.