Out of the Blue
Synopsis
Marie and her best friend Tara (both 17) are apprentices at a rural German hotel, passing the time with TikTok videos and dreams of viral fame. When a film shoot comes to the hotel, Marie is fascinated, Tara suspicious. After the main actress drops out, Marie seizes the chance to step in—only to realize too late that the shoot is a social media campaign for a far-right party. As Marie pushes her limits for attention and success, Tara tries to stop her, escalating to drastic measures. In the end, friendship and morality collide amid the chaos.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Internationale Hofer Filmtage
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Koch
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonie Waschik
- Original Title
- Out of the Blue
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, La Fémis, SWR, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Koch
Leonie Waschik
Philipp Rode
Emma Holzapfel
Nicolai C.J. Otteni, Louise Brunswic
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Koch
Director
Leonie Waschik
Writer
Philipp Rode
Director of Photography
Emma Holzapfel
Editor
Hélène Gigandet
Production Design
Clara Le Roux
Production Design
Nicolai C.J. Otteni
Producer
Louise Brunswic
Producer
Luisa Holzapfel
Costume Design
Lene Lohrmann
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Out of the Blue.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Out of the Blue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Out of the Blue about?
Marie and her best friend Tara (both 17) are apprentices at a rural German hotel, passing the time with TikTok videos and dreams of viral fame. When a film shoot comes to the hotel, Marie is fascinated, Tara suspicious. After the main actress drops out, Marie seizes the chance to step in—only to realize too late that the shoot is a social media campaign for a far-right party. As Marie pushes her limits for attention and success, Tara tries to stop her, escalating to drastic measures. In the end, friendship and morality collide amid the chaos.
Who directed Out of the Blue?
Out of the Blue was directed by Kevin Koch.
Who stars in Out of the Blue?
The principal cast of Out of the Blue includes Sarah Goebel, Aya Michèle Zaghdoudi, Thomas Kaschel, Anais Urban.
When was Out of the Blue released and how long is it?
Out of the Blue was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 8m.