In the Shadows of Dreams
Im Schatten der Träume
Synopsis
The story of a great friendship between Bruno Balz and Michael Jary. The most successful duo in schlager and film music has shaped German-language popular culture for five decades. The wild twenties, then cinema glamour and Gestapo imprisonment, new beginnings, and swinging sixties - their songs are still alive today.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
20. Zurich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Witz
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Witz
- Original Score
- Sven Kaiser
- Original Title
- Im Schatten der Träume
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Contrast Film, Lichtblick Film, SRF, ZDF, ARTE, SRG SSR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Witz
Martin Witz
Sven Kaiser
Till Vielrose
Stefan Kälin
Urs Frey, Ivan Madeo
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Witz
Director
Martin Witz
Writer
Till Vielrose
Director of Photography
Stefan Kälin
Editor
Urs Frey
Producer
Ivan Madeo
Producer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About In the Shadows of Dreams
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What is In the Shadows of Dreams about?
The story of a great friendship between Bruno Balz and Michael Jary. The most successful duo in schlager and film music has shaped German-language popular culture for five decades. The wild twenties, then cinema glamour and Gestapo imprisonment, new beginnings, and swinging sixties - their songs are still alive today.
Who directed In the Shadows of Dreams?
In the Shadows of Dreams was directed by Martin Witz.
Who stars in In the Shadows of Dreams?
The principal cast of In the Shadows of Dreams includes Götz Alsmann, Manfred Herzer, Claudio Maniscalco, Rainer Rother, Bibi Johns.
When was In the Shadows of Dreams released and how long is it?
In the Shadows of Dreams was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for In the Shadows of Dreams?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In the Shadows of Dreams was composed by Sven Kaiser.
What is the age rating and content advisory for In the Shadows of Dreams?
In the Shadows of Dreams holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).