Mariana's Trench
Marianengraben
Synopsis
Since her little brother Tim drowned in Trieste, Paula has lost the will to live. When she encounters old Helmut, a widower who wants to drive the ashes of his late wife to South Tyrol, she sees a way out – to go to Trieste and take her own life on Tim's birthday. But during the journey, an unexpected friendship develops with Helmut – and her lust for life is reborn.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmfest Hamburg
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eileen Byrne
- Screenplay & Story
- Eileen Byrne, Jasmin Schreiber
- Original Title
- Marianengraben
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Italy, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Samsa Film, Albolina Film, Film AG
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eileen Byrne
Eileen Byrne, Jasmin Schreiber
Petra Korner
Bernard Michaux, Jani Thiltges, Claude Waringo
Department Leadership Roster
Eileen Byrne
Director
Eileen Byrne
Screenplay
Jasmin Schreiber
Screenplay
Bernard Michaux
Producer
Jani Thiltges
Producer
Claude Waringo
Producer
Petra Korner
Director of Photography
Martin Reiter
Production Design
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.
Stressful Scenes
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mariana's Trench.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mariana's Trench
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What is Mariana's Trench about?
Since her little brother Tim drowned in Trieste, Paula has lost the will to live. When she encounters old Helmut, a widower who wants to drive the ashes of his late wife to South Tyrol, she sees a way out – to go to Trieste and take her own life on Tim's birthday. But during the journey, an unexpected friendship develops with Helmut – and her lust for life is reborn.
Who directed Mariana's Trench?
Mariana's Trench was directed by Eileen Byrne.
Who stars in Mariana's Trench?
The principal cast of Mariana's Trench includes Luna Wedler, Edgar Selge, Martin Abram, Dominik Raneburger, Nicolas Lech.
When was Mariana's Trench released and how long is it?
Mariana's Trench was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Is Mariana's Trench based on a book or true story?
Mariana's Trench is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jasmin Schreiber".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mariana's Trench?
Mariana's Trench holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).