Visitation
Heimsuchung - Eine Jahrhundertgeschichte
Synopsis
A plot of land, a house by the lake, its changing inhabitants. This one plot of land reflects 70 years of German history from Weimar, the Nazis, the war, the Soviet occupation and reconstruction to the fall of the GDR.
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Volker Schlöndorff
- Screenplay & Story
- Volker Schlöndorff, Jenny Erpenbeck
- Original Score
- Annette Focks
- Original Title
- Heimsuchung - Eine Jahrhundertgeschichte
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Ziegler Film, StudioCanal, Studio Babelsberg, Volksfilm, Mideu Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Volker Schlöndorff
Volker Schlöndorff, Jenny Erpenbeck
Annette Focks
Axel Schneppat
Florian Miosge
Regina Ziegler, Volker Schlöndorff, Marcus Olpp
Department Leadership Roster
Volker Schlöndorff
Writer
Volker Schlöndorff
Director
Regina Ziegler
Producer
Volker Schlöndorff
Producer
Axel Schneppat
Director of Photography
Sebastian Soukup
Production Design
Anne-Gret Oehme
Costume Design
Florian Miosge
Editor
Annette Focks
Original Music Composer
Marcus Olpp
Producer
Kalle Max Hofmann
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Visitation
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What is Visitation about?
A plot of land, a house by the lake, its changing inhabitants. This one plot of land reflects 70 years of German history from Weimar, the Nazis, the war, the Soviet occupation and reconstruction to the fall of the GDR.
Who directed Visitation?
Visitation was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
Who stars in Visitation?
The principal cast of Visitation includes Lars Eidinger, Martina Gedeck, Ulrich Matthes, Michael Maertens, Susanne Wolff.
When was Visitation released and how long is it?
Visitation was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Visitation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Visitation was composed by Annette Focks.
Is Visitation based on a book or true story?
Visitation is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jenny Erpenbeck".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Visitation?
Visitation holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).