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The Giraffe

September 14, 1998 1h 45m 4.8/10 (6 votes)

Originally released in 1998. The Giraffe is a thriller film. directed by Dani Levy.

Starring Maria Schrader, Dani Levy, and David Strathairn

Synopsis

Lena Katz, who is German, and David Fish, who is American, are Jews who live in New York. When Lena's mother, who arrives from Germany, meets her at a hotel, she finds an almost-dead woman lying on the hotel floor. She accompanies the injured woman to the hospital and meets David, who is the woman's son. After David's mother dies from the injuries, a question remains: was she murdered? The trail leads to Germany. Apparently, Lena's mother has some kind of relationship with David's mother that reaches back into the dark German history of the 1940s

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 14, 1998 27 years ago
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Runtime 1h 45m 105 minutes total
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User Rating 4.8/10 Mixed (6 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America + 2 more

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Giraffe about?

Lena Katz, who is German, and David Fish, who is American, are Jews who live in New York. When Lena's mother, who arrives from Germany, meets her at a hotel, she finds an almost-dead woman lying on...

Who directed The Giraffe?

The Giraffe was directed by Dani Levy.

How long is The Giraffe?

The Giraffe has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).

When was The Giraffe released?

The Giraffe was released on September 14, 1998 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Giraffe?

The main cast of The Giraffe includes Maria Schrader, Dani Levy, David Strathairn, Nicole Heesters, Lukas Ammann.