A Whole Life
Ein ganzes Leben
Synopsis
When Andreas arrives in the remote valley in the Austrian Alps, he is only about four years old - nobody knows for sure. He grows up to become a skilled farmhand and, as a young man, joins a work crew that builds one of the first mountain railroads, bringing light and noise to the valley along with electricity. He also finds the love of his life in Marie, but their happiness is short-lived. Only many years later, when Andreas embarks on his final journey, she is with him once again. And in amazement Andreas looks back at all the years that lie behind him.
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Stefan Gorski
Andreas Egger (18-47)
August Zirner
Andreas Egger (58-80)
Andreas Lust
Hubert
Julia Franz Richter
Marie
Robert Stadlober
Wirt
Thomas Schubert
Thomas Mattl
Lukas Walcher
Pfarrer
Marianne Sägebrecht
Ahnl
Maria Hofstätter
Anna Holler
Peter Mitterrutzner
Hörnerhannes
Hannes Perkmann
Knochenrichter Alois Kammerer
Matthias Saffert
Grollerer
Ivan Gustafik
Andreas Egger (Kid)
Gerhard Kasal
Robert Reinagl
Prokurist
Wolfgang Oliver
Soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
Zurich Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Steinbichler
- Screenplay & Story
- Ulrich Limmer, Robert Seethaler
- Original Title
- Ein ganzes Leben
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Tobis Film, Albolina Film, Epo-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Steinbichler
Ulrich Limmer, Robert Seethaler
Armin Franzen
Timm Oberwelland, Theodor Gringel, Dieter Pochlatko
Department Leadership Roster
Armin Franzen
Director of Photography
Jurek Kuttner
Production Design
Marcel Beranek
Production Design
Hans Steinbichler
Director
Ulrich Limmer
Writer
Robert Seethaler
Writer
Timm Oberwelland
Producer
Theodor Gringel
Producer
Dieter Pochlatko
Producer
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.
Violence • Injury
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Whole Life
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What is A Whole Life about?
When Andreas arrives in the remote valley in the Austrian Alps, he is only about four years old - nobody knows for sure. He grows up to become a skilled farmhand and, as a young man, joins a work crew that builds one of the first mountain railroads, bringing light and noise to the valley along with electricity. He also finds the love of his life in Marie, but their happiness is short-lived. Only many years later, when Andreas embarks on his final journey, she is with him once again. And in amazement Andreas looks back at all the years that lie behind him.
Who directed A Whole Life?
A Whole Life was directed by Hans Steinbichler.
Who stars in A Whole Life?
The principal cast of A Whole Life includes Stefan Gorski, August Zirner, Andreas Lust, Julia Franz Richter, Robert Stadlober.
When was A Whole Life released and how long is it?
A Whole Life was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Whole Life?
A Whole Life holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).