Petrichor
Synopsis
Introverted Noah reluctantly spends his summer vacation with his family in the French countryside. One day, he meets siblings Julie and Léo at the lake. Despite the language barrier, a relationship develops between him and Julie that oscillates between attraction and repulsion, causing Noah to grapple with his sexual orientation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Finn Fiege, Michael Kitzhöfer
- Screenplay & Story
- Finn Fiege, Jonas Meiser, Michael Kitzhöfer
- Original Score
- Benedikt Dresen
- Original Title
- Petrichor
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 31m
- Production Studios
- HBKsaar Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar, SR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Finn Fiege, Michael Kitzhöfer
Finn Fiege, Jonas Meiser, Michael Kitzhöfer
Benedikt Dresen
Jonas Meiser
Finn Fiege
Lukas Weishaar
Department Leadership Roster
Finn Fiege
Director
Michael Kitzhöfer
Director
Finn Fiege
Writer
Jonas Meiser
Writer
Jonas Meiser
Director of Photography
Michael Kitzhöfer
Writer
Finn Fiege
Editor
Lukas Weishaar
Producer
Annabelle Bender
Production Design
Alina Martinek
Costume Design
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Petrichor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Petrichor about?
Introverted Noah reluctantly spends his summer vacation with his family in the French countryside. One day, he meets siblings Julie and Léo at the lake. Despite the language barrier, a relationship develops between him and Julie that oscillates between attraction and repulsion, causing Noah to grapple with his sexual orientation.
Who directed Petrichor?
Petrichor was directed by Finn Fiege, Michael Kitzhöfer.
Who stars in Petrichor?
The principal cast of Petrichor includes Mathis Li, Hanna Zürn, Jessi Schultheiß, Reinhold Rolser, Simon Kliebenstein.
When was Petrichor released and how long is it?
Petrichor was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Petrichor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Petrichor was composed by Benedikt Dresen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Petrichor?
Petrichor holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).