Kanak Attack
Synopsis
The three friends Ertan, Kemal and Mehdi live in Kiel. They are foreigners, "Kanaks", as they proudly call themselves. For them, this term is an expression of their attitude to life. The trio keeps their heads above water with small-time crooks, but over time they are drawn deeper and deeper into a maelstrom of violence and crime. On a whim, Erkan acts as the protector of two prostitutes and makes enemies of two unscrupulous pimps. After a failed robbery, Ertan ends up in prison for a short time and Kemal is deported to Turkey. However, the two proud "Kanaks" don't let this get them down, on the contrary: together, the friends now want to build a drug air bridge between Istanbul and Germany. But the dream of quick money ends in death and grief for Kemal and Ertan.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lars Becker
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernhard Wutka, Feridun Zaimoglu
- Original Title
- Kanak Attack
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Becker & Häberle Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lars Becker
Bernhard Wutka, Feridun Zaimoglu
Hannes Hubach
Oliver Gieth
Department Leadership Roster
Lars Becker
Director
Bernhard Wutka
Screenplay
Feridun Zaimoglu
Screenplay
Hannes Hubach
Director of Photography
Oliver Gieth
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kanak Attack
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What is Kanak Attack about?
The three friends Ertan, Kemal and Mehdi live in Kiel. They are foreigners, "Kanaks", as they proudly call themselves. For them, this term is an expression of their attitude to life. The trio keeps their heads above water with small-time crooks, but over time they are drawn deeper and deeper into a maelstrom of violence and crime. On a whim, Erkan acts as the protector of two prostitutes and makes enemies of two unscrupulous pimps. After a failed robbery, Ertan ends up in prison for a short time and Kemal is deported to Turkey. However, the two proud "Kanaks" don't let this get them down, on the contrary: together, the friends now want to build a drug air bridge between Istanbul and Germany. But the dream of quick money ends in death and grief for Kemal and Ertan.
Who directed Kanak Attack?
Kanak Attack was directed by Lars Becker.
Who stars in Kanak Attack?
The principal cast of Kanak Attack includes Haluk Piyes, David Scheller, Tyron Ricketts, Oezlem Cetin, Nadeshda Brennicke.
When was Kanak Attack released and how long is it?
Kanak Attack was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Is Kanak Attack based on a book or true story?
Kanak Attack is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Feridun Zaimoglu".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kanak Attack?
Kanak Attack holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).