The Deserter
Der Deserteur
“War. Guilt. Love. Forgiveness.”
Synopsis
1945: The last days of the war. In a remote mountain hut, Anton, a deserted SS man, and Hannah, a Jewish woman, meet. From distrust, feelings develop between the two. But the danger is not over yet. For the two, the war is far from over.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$400K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christoph Baumann
- Screenplay & Story
- Christiane Heckes, Christoph Baumann, Sebastian Fischer
- Original Title
- Der Deserteur
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $400K
- Production Studios
- CHR Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christoph Baumann
Christiane Heckes, Christoph Baumann, Sebastian Fischer
Christoph Baumann
Sebastian Fischer
Department Leadership Roster
Christiane Heckes
Writer
Christoph Baumann
Writer
Sebastian Fischer
Writer
Christoph Baumann
Director
Christoph Baumann
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Threat • Injury • Stressful Scenes
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War: World War II
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deserter
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What is The Deserter about?
1945: The last days of the war. In a remote mountain hut, Anton, a deserted SS man, and Hannah, a Jewish woman, meet. From distrust, feelings develop between the two. But the danger is not over yet. For the two, the war is far from over.
Who directed The Deserter?
The Deserter was directed by Christoph Baumann.
Who stars in The Deserter?
The principal cast of The Deserter includes Sebastian D. Fischer, Anna Kaminski, Sandro Kirtzel, Nora C. Pichler, Lana-Mae Lopičić.
When was The Deserter released and how long is it?
The Deserter was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Deserter?
The Deserter holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).