Leaving and Staying
Gehen und Bleiben
Synopsis
Meetings with readers, acquaintances and contemporaries of writer Uwe Johnson at the places where he lived. Volker Koepp, who is also from Pomerania, looks for Johnson’s sophisticated literary voice in the landscapes of the region they both stem from.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"Leaving and Staying" (Gehen und Bleiben) | Trailer | Berlinale 2023
Type: Clip • Published 2023-02-17
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Stuart Roberts
Self
Judith Zander
Self
Erhard Siewert
Self
Peter Kurth
Self
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Self
Helga Elisabeth Syberberg
Self
Aukje Dijkstra
Self
Undine Spillner
Self
Fritz Rost
Self
Heinz Lehmbäcker
Self
Hanna Lehmbäcker
Self
Dietrich Sagert
Self
Kristian Wegscheider
Self
Christian Höser
Self
Thomas Irmer
Self
Uta Löber
Self
Erdmut Wizisla
Self
Karin Bosinski
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Taiwan International Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Volker Koepp
- Screenplay & Story
- Barbara Frankenstein
- Original Title
- Gehen und Bleiben
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Production Studios
- Vineta Film, RBB, MDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Volker Koepp
Barbara Frankenstein
Uwe Mann
Christoph Krüger
Volker Koepp
Department Leadership Roster
Volker Koepp
Director
Barbara Frankenstein
Writer
Uwe Mann
Director of Photography
Christoph Krüger
Editor
Volker Koepp
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leaving and Staying
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What is Leaving and Staying about?
Meetings with readers, acquaintances and contemporaries of writer Uwe Johnson at the places where he lived. Volker Koepp, who is also from Pomerania, looks for Johnson’s sophisticated literary voice in the landscapes of the region they both stem from.
Who directed Leaving and Staying?
Leaving and Staying was directed by Volker Koepp.
Who stars in Leaving and Staying?
The principal cast of Leaving and Staying includes Stuart Roberts, Judith Zander, Erhard Siewert, Peter Kurth, Hans-Jürgen Syberberg.
When was Leaving and Staying released and how long is it?
Leaving and Staying was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Leaving and Staying?
Leaving and Staying holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).