Hannah Arendt
“Her ideas changed the world”
Synopsis
A portrait of the genius that shook the world with her discovery of “the banality of evil.” After she attends the Nazi Adolf Eichmann’s trial in Jerusalem, Arendt dares to write about the Holocaust in terms no one has ever heard before. Her work instantly provokes a furious scandal, and Arendt stands strong as she is attacked by friends and foes alike. But as the German-Jewish émigré also struggles to suppress her own painful associations with the past, the film exposes her beguiling blend of arrogance and vulnerability — revealing a soul defined and derailed by exile.
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HANNAH ARENDT by Margarethe von Trotta - Trailer (HQ)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-30
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Barbara Sukowa
Hannah Arendt
Axel Milberg
Heinrich Blücher
Janet McTeer
Mary McCarthy
Julia Jentsch
Lotte Köhler
Nicholas Woodeson
William Shawn
Ulrich Noethen
Hans Jonas
Leila Schaus
Laureen
Claire Johnston
Ms Serkin
Michael Degen
Kurt Blumenfeld
Friederike Becht
Young Hannah Arendt
Victoria Trauttmansdorff
Charlotte Beradt
Klaus Pohl
Martin Heidegger
Gilbert Johnston
Professor Kahn
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 29, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 22, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$717K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Margarethe von Trotta
- Screenplay & Story
- Margarethe von Trotta, Pamela Katz
- Original Score
- André Mergenthaler
- Original Title
- Hannah Arendt
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Luxembourg, Israel
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, French, Hebrew, Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Worldwide Gross
- $717K
- Production Studios
- MACT Productions, Heimatfilm, Amour Fou Luxembourg, Sophie Dulac Productions, Metro Communications, ARD Degeto, BR, WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margarethe von Trotta
Margarethe von Trotta, Pamela Katz
André Mergenthaler
Caroline Champetier
Bettina Böhler
Bettina Brokemper, Johannes Rexin
Department Leadership Roster
André Mergenthaler
Original Music Composer
Frauke Firl
Costume Design
Margarethe von Trotta
Screenplay
Margarethe von Trotta
Director
Pamela Katz
Screenplay
Bettina Böhler
Editor
Volker Schäfer
Production Design
Bettina Brokemper
Producer
Johannes Rexin
Producer
Caroline Champetier
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hannah Arendt
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What is Hannah Arendt about?
A portrait of the genius that shook the world with her discovery of “the banality of evil.” After she attends the Nazi Adolf Eichmann’s trial in Jerusalem, Arendt dares to write about the Holocaust in terms no one has ever heard before. Her work instantly provokes a furious scandal, and Arendt stands strong as she is attacked by friends and foes alike. But as the German-Jewish émigré also struggles to suppress her own painful associations with the past, the film exposes her beguiling blend of arrogance and vulnerability — revealing a soul defined and derailed by exile.
Who directed Hannah Arendt?
Hannah Arendt was directed by Margarethe von Trotta.
Who stars in Hannah Arendt?
The principal cast of Hannah Arendt includes Barbara Sukowa, Axel Milberg, Janet McTeer, Julia Jentsch, Nicholas Woodeson.
When was Hannah Arendt released and how long is it?
Hannah Arendt was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
How much did Hannah Arendt make at the box office?
Hannah Arendt grossed $717K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Hannah Arendt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hannah Arendt was composed by André Mergenthaler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hannah Arendt?
Hannah Arendt holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).