Friendly Fire
Synopsis
On one level, Friendly Fire is a portrait of the poet Erich Fried by his son, the filmmaker Klaus Fried. But it is also an exploration of the traumatic legacy of a century of European history that raises questions about our direction of travel and the cyclical nature of our inheritance.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
DOK.fest Munich
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Klaus Fried
- Screenplay & Story
- Klaus Fried
- Original Title
- Friendly Fire
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Hanfgarn & Ufer Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Klaus Fried
Klaus Fried
Ralf Ilgenfritz
Julia Albrecht
Ralph Wieser, Martin Rosenbaum, Gunter Hanfgarn
Department Leadership Roster
Klaus Fried
Director
Julia Albrecht
Editor
Ralf Ilgenfritz
Director of Photography
Klaus Fried
Writer
Ralph Wieser
Producer
Martin Rosenbaum
Producer
Gunter Hanfgarn
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 Friendly Fire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Friendly Fire about?
On one level, Friendly Fire is a portrait of the poet Erich Fried by his son, the filmmaker Klaus Fried. But it is also an exploration of the traumatic legacy of a century of European history that raises questions about our direction of travel and the cyclical nature of our inheritance.
Who directed Friendly Fire?
Friendly Fire was directed by Klaus Fried.
Who stars in Friendly Fire?
The principal cast of Friendly Fire includes Klaus Fried, Erich Fried, Astrid Proll, David Fried, Petra Fried.
When was Friendly Fire released and how long is it?
Friendly Fire was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Friendly Fire?
Friendly Fire holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).