Sonnenallee
Originally released in 1999. Sonnenallee is a comedy film. directed by Leander Haußmann.
Starring Alexander Scheer, Alexander Beyer, and Katharina Thalbach
Synopsis
A group of kids grow up on the short, wrong (east) side of the Sonnenallee in Berlin, right next to one of the few border crossings between East and West reserved for German citizens. The antics of these kids, their families, of the "West German" friends and relatives who come to visit, and of the East German border guards, all serve to illustrate the absurdity of everyday life on the Sonnenallee, and therefore throughout the former East Germany.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 7, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (118 votes)
Box Office
$12.9M
Worldwide gross
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
- Revenue
- $12,891,924
Production Companies
- Boje Buck Produktion GmbH
- Sat.1
- Ö-Filmproduktion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonnenallee about?
A group of kids grow up on the short, wrong (east) side of the Sonnenallee in Berlin, right next to one of the few border crossings between East and West reserved for German citizens. The antics of...
Who directed Sonnenallee?
Sonnenallee was directed by Leander Haußmann.
How long is Sonnenallee?
Sonnenallee has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Sonnenallee released?
Sonnenallee was released on October 7, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sonnenallee?
The main cast of Sonnenallee includes Alexander Scheer, Alexander Beyer, Katharina Thalbach, Teresa Weißbach, Detlev Buck.
Is Sonnenallee worth watching?
Sonnenallee has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 118 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.