German Comfort
Im Speckmantel
Synopsis
When David visits his family for Christmas, a family encounter of an especially evil kind awaits him. Ironically on Christmas Eve, he realizes that his family has abandoned all sense of brotherly love and liberal values. They are afraid. Afraid of change, afraid that something will be taken away from them. David can’t handle the latent racist talk and shirtfronts his parents. The fact that his father, the very man he has always looked up to, is now spewing right-wing propaganda, shocks him. David cannot simply ignore it.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katharina Bischof
- Screenplay & Story
- Katharina Bischof
- Original Title
- Im Speckmantel
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katharina Bischof
Katharina Bischof
Robert von Münchhofen
Tobias Forth
Department Leadership Roster
Katharina Bischof
Director
Katharina Bischof
Writer
Robert von Münchhofen
Director of Photography
Tobias Forth
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About German Comfort
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is German Comfort about?
When David visits his family for Christmas, a family encounter of an especially evil kind awaits him. Ironically on Christmas Eve, he realizes that his family has abandoned all sense of brotherly love and liberal values. They are afraid. Afraid of change, afraid that something will be taken away from them. David can’t handle the latent racist talk and shirtfronts his parents. The fact that his father, the very man he has always looked up to, is now spewing right-wing propaganda, shocks him. David cannot simply ignore it.
Who directed German Comfort?
German Comfort was directed by Katharina Bischof.
Who stars in German Comfort?
The principal cast of German Comfort includes Franz Pätzold, Matthias Neukirch, Julia Jäger, Doris Buchrucker, Nadja Sabersky.
When was German Comfort released and how long is it?
German Comfort was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 28m.