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4.0 / 10(2 votes)IMDb20252h 13mGermany

Red Stars Upon the Field

Rote Sterne überm Feld

Synopsis

“If the ghosts can visit our time, we can visit theirs”. This freewheeling tour of German history of the 20th and 21st centuries follows a postmodern artist back to her East German village birthplace – where a discovered skeleton opens up mysteries both personal and political.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

46. Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Laura Laabs
Screenplay & Story
Laura Laabs
Original Score
Lukas Lauermann
Original Title
Rote Sterne überm Feld
Country of Origin
Germany
Spoken Languages
German
Runtime
2h 13m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Laura Laabs

Screenplay & Story

Laura Laabs

Original Score & Music

Lukas Lauermann

Film Editing

Emma Gräf

Producers

Maximilian Haslberger, Balthasar Busmann

Department Leadership Roster

Laura Laabs

Director

Maximilian Haslberger

Producer

Balthasar Busmann

Producer

Laura Laabs

Writer

Emma Gräf

Editor

Dominik Kremerskothen

Production Design

Lukas Lauermann

Original Music Composer

Sophie Peters

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Content Warning Elements:
Drug ConsumptionThreatStressful Scenes

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

Drug Consumption • Threat • Stressful Scenes

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Red Stars Upon the Field.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Stars Upon the Field

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Red Stars Upon the Field about?

“If the ghosts can visit our time, we can visit theirs”. This freewheeling tour of German history of the 20th and 21st centuries follows a postmodern artist back to her East German village birthplace – where a discovered skeleton opens up mysteries both personal and political.

Who directed Red Stars Upon the Field?

Red Stars Upon the Field was directed by Laura Laabs.

Who stars in Red Stars Upon the Field?

The principal cast of Red Stars Upon the Field includes Hannah Ehrlichmann, Hermann Beyer, Jenny Schily, Matthi Faust, Uwe Preuss.

When was Red Stars Upon the Field released and how long is it?

Red Stars Upon the Field was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.

Who composed the musical score for Red Stars Upon the Field?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Red Stars Upon the Field was composed by Lukas Lauermann.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Red Stars Upon the Field?

Red Stars Upon the Field holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).