Angst
Der alte Affe Angst
Synopsis
Oskar Roehler's drama Der Alte Affe Angst (Angst) is about the dissolution of a couple. Robert (Andre Hennicke) and Marie (Marie Baumer) have little in common other than their sex life. Since Robert is going through a bout with impotency, they are having a very rocky time. Robert learns that his father, whom he is estranged from, has died. This disturbs Robert so much that he visits a prostitute, and is able to engage in sex with her. Marie discovers the infidelity, and the prostitute has a surprise of her own. Angst was screened at the 2003 Berlin Film Festival.
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André Hennicke
Robert
Marie Bäumer
Marie
Vadim Glowna
Klaus
Ralf Bauer
Markus
Jutta Hoffmann
Marie's Mother
Hermann Beyer
Maries Vater
Christoph Waltz
Analytiker
Herbert Knaup
Wolfgang
Peter Benedict
Dramaturg
Nina Petri
Klinikpsychologin
Eva Habermann
Laura
Ingrid van Bergen
Hannelore K.
Catherine Flemming
Mutter
Susanne Sachße
Naked woman
Hilde Van Mieghem
Brigitte
Michaela Hinnenthal
Mutter von Gregor
Gerry Jochum
Kassierer Peep-Show
Stefan Mehren
Vater von Gregor
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oskar Roehler
- Screenplay & Story
- Oskar Roehler
- Original Score
- Martin Todsharow
- Original Title
- Der alte Affe Angst
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oskar Roehler
Oskar Roehler
Martin Todsharow
Hagen Bogdanski
Uli Schön
Bernd Burgemeister, Dietmar Güntsche, Eberhard Junkersdorf
Department Leadership Roster
Oskar Roehler
Director
Oskar Roehler
Screenplay
Martin Todsharow
Original Music Composer
Uli Schön
Editor
Hagen Bogdanski
Director of Photography
Bernd Burgemeister
Producer
Dietmar Güntsche
Producer
Eberhard Junkersdorf
Producer
Ingrid Bendzuk
Costume Design
Birgit Kniep-Gentis
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Angst.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Angst
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What is Angst about?
Oskar Roehler's drama Der Alte Affe Angst (Angst) is about the dissolution of a couple. Robert (Andre Hennicke) and Marie (Marie Baumer) have little in common other than their sex life. Since Robert is going through a bout with impotency, they are having a very rocky time. Robert learns that his father, whom he is estranged from, has died. This disturbs Robert so much that he visits a prostitute, and is able to engage in sex with her. Marie discovers the infidelity, and the prostitute has a surprise of her own. Angst was screened at the 2003 Berlin Film Festival.
Who directed Angst?
Angst was directed by Oskar Roehler.
Who stars in Angst?
The principal cast of Angst includes André Hennicke, Marie Bäumer, Vadim Glowna, Ralf Bauer, Jutta Hoffmann.
When was Angst released and how long is it?
Angst was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Angst?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Angst was composed by Martin Todsharow.