Die Scheinheiligen
Synopsis
The starting point is the small (and real) town of Daxenbrunn, which has the misfortune of being located right on the highway to Salzburg. But Mayor Matthias and his friend and district administrator Dr. Seigis see the seemingly unfavorable geographical location as an opportunity to fill the empty coffers -- "Hendl, mehr sog I ned". A highway grill is supposed to redevelop the area, but in addition to the building permit, the land is also needed, and this is defended to the death by the old and stubborn farmer's wife Magdalena (great: Maria Singer) with weapons (!). Events come thick and fast when, almost simultaneously and independently of each other, art carver Johannes and asylum seeker Theophile turn up in the sleepy village and turn the local order upside down with their unflinching attitude.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Kronthaler
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Kronthaler
- Original Score
- Stefan Auer, Martin Unterberger
- Original Title
- Die Scheinheiligen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Kronthaler
Thomas Kronthaler
Stefan Auer, Martin Unterberger
Micki Stoiber
Bernd Schlegel
Ismael Feichtl
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Kronthaler
Director
Thomas Kronthaler
Screenplay
Ismael Feichtl
Producer
Bernd Schlegel
Editor
Stefan Auer
Original Music Composer
Micki Stoiber
Director of Photography
Martin Unterberger
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die Scheinheiligen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Die Scheinheiligen about?
The starting point is the small (and real) town of Daxenbrunn, which has the misfortune of being located right on the highway to Salzburg. But Mayor Matthias and his friend and district administrator Dr. Seigis see the seemingly unfavorable geographical location as an opportunity to fill the empty coffers -- "Hendl, mehr sog I ned". A highway grill is supposed to redevelop the area, but in addition to the building permit, the land is also needed, and this is defended to the death by the old and stubborn farmer's wife Magdalena (great: Maria Singer) with weapons (!). Events come thick and fast when, almost simultaneously and independently of each other, art carver Johannes and asylum seeker Theophile turn up in the sleepy village and turn the local order upside down with their unflinching attitude.
Who directed Die Scheinheiligen?
Die Scheinheiligen was directed by Thomas Kronthaler.
Who stars in Die Scheinheiligen?
The principal cast of Die Scheinheiligen includes Maria Singer, Johannes Demmel, Michael Emina, Andreas Lechner, Wolfgang Fischer.
When was Die Scheinheiligen released and how long is it?
Die Scheinheiligen was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Die Scheinheiligen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die Scheinheiligen was composed by Stefan Auer, Martin Unterberger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Die Scheinheiligen?
Die Scheinheiligen holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).