Smother
Heimsuchung
“Fear runs in the family.”
Synopsis
After her father's death, Michi tries to repair her broken relationship with her young daughter in her parents' rural home. But the recently sober alcoholic is caught up in the shadows of her past, putting even her child in danger.
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Smother (2023) - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Achmed Abdel-Salam
- Screenplay & Story
- Achmed Abdel-Salam
- Original Title
- Heimsuchung
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Glitter and Doom GmbH & Co KG, Prisma Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Achmed Abdel-Salam
Achmed Abdel-Salam
Alexander Dirninger
Eugen Klim, Mathias Forberg, Lena Weiss, Viktoria Salcher
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Dirninger
Director of Photography
Achmed Abdel-Salam
Screenplay
Achmed Abdel-Salam
Director
Eugen Klim
Producer
Mathias Forberg
Producer
Veronika Susanna Harb
Costume Design
Lena Weiss
Producer
Viktoria Salcher
Producer
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 Smother
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What is Smother about?
After her father's death, Michi tries to repair her broken relationship with her young daughter in her parents' rural home. But the recently sober alcoholic is caught up in the shadows of her past, putting even her child in danger.
Who directed Smother?
Smother was directed by Achmed Abdel-Salam.
Who stars in Smother?
The principal cast of Smother includes Cornelia Ivancan, Lola Herbst, Lukas Turtur, Heinz Trixner, Inge Maux.
When was Smother released and how long is it?
Smother was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Smother?
Smother holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).