Best Years
“You can't save who doesn't want to be saved...”
Synopsis
Five friends in their 20ies try to make it as artists while struggling with psychological disorders and disregulated lives. Abandoned to themselves, they try to escape the pain with drugs and parties, but, soon, that reveals not to be enough. Past violence comes back to the surface, old secrets and addictions get revealed...
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Elena Pettirossi
Heather
Benjamin Lucca
Cameron
Maria José Villafuerte
Rylee
Diego Artigas
Derek
Serdar Özdem
Joy
Magdalena Fliegner
date
Callie Parker
club girl
Manan Tamboli
barman
Jan Urban
club boy 1
Matteo Slaviero
club boy 2
Dhruv Wadhwani
club boy 3
Maria Richter
producer
Ayman Damaj
casting director 1
Apurv Adarsh
casting director 2
Yunus Emre Koca
casting director 3
Helena Bruce
park girl 1
Mai Le
park girl 2
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elena Pettirossi
- Screenplay & Story
- Elena Pettirossi
- Original Score
- Dennis Netto
- Original Title
- Best Years
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Budget
- $500
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elena Pettirossi
Elena Pettirossi
Dennis Netto
Lucija Durinovic, Lynn Kaup
Martina Caruso
Elena Pettirossi
Department Leadership Roster
Elena Pettirossi
Director
Lucija Durinovic
Director of Photography
Lynn Kaup
Director of Photography
Elena Pettirossi
Writer
Martina Caruso
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Stressful Scenes • Sexualized Violence • Self-harm • Drug Consumption • Risk Behavior
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Best Years
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What is Best Years about?
Five friends in their 20ies try to make it as artists while struggling with psychological disorders and disregulated lives. Abandoned to themselves, they try to escape the pain with drugs and parties, but, soon, that reveals not to be enough. Past violence comes back to the surface, old secrets and addictions get revealed...
Who directed Best Years?
Best Years was directed by Elena Pettirossi.
Who stars in Best Years?
The principal cast of Best Years includes Elena Pettirossi, Benjamin Lucca, Maria José Villafuerte, Diego Artigas, Serdar Özdem.
When was Best Years released and how long is it?
Best Years was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Best Years?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Best Years was composed by Dennis Netto.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Best Years?
Best Years holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).