Scham
Synopsis
Aaron had a traumatic childhood. He was constantly beaten by his mother Susanne, who repeatedly used both physical and psychological violence against him. At the age of seven, he was sexually abused by a stranger. He then began having sex with other children of the same age. Today, as a young adult, he is still traumatized and deeply ashamed. When he visits his mother again after four years of silence, he is ready to break his silence.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
46th Max Ophüls Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lukas Röder
- Screenplay & Story
- Lukas Röder
- Original Title
- Scham
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Philip-Gröning-Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lukas Röder
Lukas Röder
Louis Dickhaut
Felix Stegmann, Philip Gröning
Department Leadership Roster
Lukas Röder
Director
Lukas Röder
Screenplay
Louis Dickhaut
Director of Photography
Felix Stegmann
Producer
Philip Gröning
Producer
Luzia Ehrmann
Production Design
Lotta Thorms
Production Design
Marlene Rösch
Production Design
Luzia Ehrmann
Costume Design
Lotta Thorms
Costume Design
Marlene Rösch
Costume Design
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scham
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What is Scham about?
Aaron had a traumatic childhood. He was constantly beaten by his mother Susanne, who repeatedly used both physical and psychological violence against him. At the age of seven, he was sexually abused by a stranger. He then began having sex with other children of the same age. Today, as a young adult, he is still traumatized and deeply ashamed. When he visits his mother again after four years of silence, he is ready to break his silence.
Who directed Scham?
Scham was directed by Lukas Röder.
Who stars in Scham?
The principal cast of Scham includes Til Schindler, Heike Hanold-Lynch.
When was Scham released and how long is it?
Scham was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scham?
Scham holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).