The Housekeeper
Die Haushälterin
Synopsis
In the aftermath of the 1986 Chernobyl atomic fallout time seems to stand still in Germany. Like disconnected ghosts, the teenager Phillip, his overbearing father Henning and the polish housekeeper Ada live together in a Wilhelminian-style villa. In this environment of toxic nature and masculinity, Phillip decides to go on a boat trip with Ada, triggering a symbolic stream of consciousness.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthias Freier
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Eichberg, Jens Petersen, Matthias Freier
- Original Score
- Christian Meyer
- Original Title
- Die Haushälterin
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthias Freier
Jan Eichberg, Jens Petersen, Matthias Freier
Christian Meyer
Franz Lustig
Andrew Bird
Alexandra Hofmann, Alexander Eckert
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Eichberg
Writer
Jens Petersen
Writer
Andrew Bird
Editor
Franz Lustig
Director of Photography
Christian Meyer
Original Music Composer
Alexandra Hofmann
Producer
Matthias Freier
Director
Matthias Freier
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Housekeeper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Housekeeper about?
In the aftermath of the 1986 Chernobyl atomic fallout time seems to stand still in Germany. Like disconnected ghosts, the teenager Phillip, his overbearing father Henning and the polish housekeeper Ada live together in a Wilhelminian-style villa. In this environment of toxic nature and masculinity, Phillip decides to go on a boat trip with Ada, triggering a symbolic stream of consciousness.
Who directed The Housekeeper?
The Housekeeper was directed by Matthias Freier.
Who stars in The Housekeeper?
The principal cast of The Housekeeper includes Eliza Rycembel, Aljoscha Stadelmann, Lasse Stadelmann, Jan Eichberg.
When was The Housekeeper released and how long is it?
The Housekeeper was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Housekeeper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Housekeeper was composed by Christian Meyer.