Fossil
Synopsis
Michael, an open-pit miner, refuses to accept the fact that coal is being phased out. He doesn’t want things to change. Working in an open-pit mine is more than just a job to him. He tries to convince his co-workers to join in his protest of the changes afoot, but by not being able to let go, he gets less and less support — even from his family.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmfest München
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henning Beckhoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Henning Beckhoff, Bastian Köpf
- Original Title
- Fossil
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Jost Hering Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henning Beckhoff
Henning Beckhoff, Bastian Köpf
Department Leadership Roster
Henning Beckhoff
Writer
Bastian Köpf
Writer
Henning Beckhoff
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Self-harm • Sexuality
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fossil
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What is Fossil about?
Michael, an open-pit miner, refuses to accept the fact that coal is being phased out. He doesn’t want things to change. Working in an open-pit mine is more than just a job to him. He tries to convince his co-workers to join in his protest of the changes afoot, but by not being able to let go, he gets less and less support — even from his family.
Who directed Fossil?
Fossil was directed by Henning Beckhoff.
Who stars in Fossil?
The principal cast of Fossil includes Markus Hering, Ruth Reinecke, Victoria Schulz, Sohel Altan Gol, Godehard Giese.
When was Fossil released and how long is it?
Fossil was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fossil?
Fossil holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).