Drifter
“Welcome to Berlin!”
Synopsis
Moritz follows a boyfriend to Berlin and is soon abandoned by him. Alone in the big city, he embarks on a journey through a wide range of queer experience. Only through a new circle of queer friends does he develop his own ideas of sexuality and masculinity, leading him to a clearer self-identity.
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-02
Top Cast
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Lorenz Hochhuth
Moritz
Cino Djavid
Noah
Gustav Schmidt
Jonas
Oscar Hoppe
Stefan
Aviran Edri
Daniel
Cat Jugravu
Kasi
Alexandre Karim Howard
Ron
Rabea Egg
Anna
Marie Tragousti
Eleftheria
Panpi Goni Fréneau
Alexis
Daniela Grubert
Joey
Elaine Cameron
Clara
Marie Katrencsak
Daughter Marie
Peter Geisberg
Julian - Man in car #1
Servan Durmaz
Man in car #2
Jan Matýsek
Man in car #3
Larry Cavallo
Man in car #4
Sebastian Stielke
Carlos
Release History & Theatrical Window
Queerscreen Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 16, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 22, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hannes Hirsch
- Screenplay & Story
- River Matzke
- Original Title
- Drifter
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Jost Hering Filmproduktion, Salzgeber & Co. Medien, Milieufilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hannes Hirsch
River Matzke, Hannes Hirsch
Eli Börnicke
Elena Weihe
Hannes Hirsch, Diemo Kemmesies
Department Leadership Roster
Hannes Hirsch
Director
Hannes Hirsch
Writer
Hannes Hirsch
Producer
Elena Weihe
Editor
Diemo Kemmesies
Producer
Eli Börnicke
Director of Photography
River Matzke
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drifter
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What is Drifter about?
Moritz follows a boyfriend to Berlin and is soon abandoned by him. Alone in the big city, he embarks on a journey through a wide range of queer experience. Only through a new circle of queer friends does he develop his own ideas of sexuality and masculinity, leading him to a clearer self-identity.
Who directed Drifter?
Drifter was directed by Hannes Hirsch.
Who stars in Drifter?
The principal cast of Drifter includes Lorenz Hochhuth, Cino Djavid, Gustav Schmidt, Oscar Hoppe, Aviran Edri.
When was Drifter released and how long is it?
Drifter was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Drifter?
Drifter holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).