Son
Synopsis
Set against the backdrop of post-war Germany, the screen adaptation of Siegfried Lenz’s short story released in 1949 shows a snapshot in time of Mr. Schwamm, an indulgent husband and caring father, who wants so save his depressed son. During the pivotal night of this mission, he has an odd encounter: Paired up by destiny, he confides his troubles to a bitter and insensitive stranger, who in the very last minute manages to turn the story into a touching parable for kindness and humanity.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Konstantinos Sampanis
- Screenplay & Story
- Konstantinos Sampanis
- Original Title
- Son
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Konstantinos Sampanis Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Konstantinos Sampanis
Konstantinos Sampanis, Siegfried Lenz
Konstantinos Sampanis
Department Leadership Roster
Konstantinos Sampanis
Screenplay
Konstantinos Sampanis
Producer
Konstantinos Sampanis
Director
Siegfried Lenz
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Son
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What is Son about?
Set against the backdrop of post-war Germany, the screen adaptation of Siegfried Lenz’s short story released in 1949 shows a snapshot in time of Mr. Schwamm, an indulgent husband and caring father, who wants so save his depressed son. During the pivotal night of this mission, he has an odd encounter: Paired up by destiny, he confides his troubles to a bitter and insensitive stranger, who in the very last minute manages to turn the story into a touching parable for kindness and humanity.
Who directed Son?
Son was directed by Konstantinos Sampanis.
Who stars in Son?
The principal cast of Son includes Maurizio Magno, Dirk Böhling, Heinz Hoenig, Wilfried Pucher.
When was Son released and how long is it?
Son was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Son?
Son holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).