This Ain't California
"B-boy rebellion, communism, skateboarding, the Stasi…"
Originally released in 2012. This Ain't California is a documentary/history film. directed by Marten Persiel.
Starring Kai Hillebrand, David Nathan, and Nora Decker
Synopsis
A retrospective look at the youth cultures born in the German Democratic Republic. A celebration of the lust for life, a contemporary trip into the world of skate, a tale on three heroes and their boards, from their childhood in the seventies, through their teenage rebellion in the eighties and the summer of 1989, when their life changed forever, to 2011.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 15, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (29 votes)
Box Office
$135.9K
Worldwide gross
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kai Hillebrand
as Denis 'Panik' Paraceck (uncredited)
David Nathan
as Adult Nico (uncredited)
Nora Decker
as Teenager Hexe (uncredited)
Lea Wolfram
as Doreen (uncredited)
Titus Dittmann
as Self - Businessman (uncredited)
Erich Honecker
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
Katarina Witt
as Self - Sportswoman (archive footage)
Helmut Kohl
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
Gerhard Schröder
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
- Revenue
- $135,929
Production Companies
- Wildfremd Production
- ARTE
- MDR
- RBB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is This Ain't California about?
A retrospective look at the youth cultures born in the German Democratic Republic. A celebration of the lust for life, a contemporary trip into the world of skate, a tale on three heroes and their ...
Who directed This Ain't California?
This Ain't California was directed by Marten Persiel.
How long is This Ain't California?
This Ain't California has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was This Ain't California released?
This Ain't California was released on August 15, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in This Ain't California?
The main cast of This Ain't California includes Kai Hillebrand, David Nathan, Nora Decker, Lea Wolfram, Titus Dittmann.