The Policeman's Wife
Die Frau des Polizisten
Synopsis
The story of a young couple who live in a small town with their four-year-old daughter. The husband is so caught up in his work as a policeman that he gradually becomes increasingly alienated from his wife and daughter who become ever closer to one another as they discover the new town. It is only a matter of time before the conflicts within the family manifest themselves.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Gröning
- Screenplay & Story
- Carola Diekmann, Philip Gröning
- Original Title
- Die Frau des Polizisten
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Production Studios
- Philip-Gröning-Filmproduktion, Bavaria Pictures, 3L Filmproduktion, ARTE, BR, Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (BKM), Filmförderungsanstalt (FFA), Bavaria Film, RSI, Ventura Film, ZDF/Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Gröning
Carola Diekmann, Philip Gröning
Philip Gröning, Matteo Cocco
Philip Gröning, Karl Riedl, Hannes Bruun
Werner Wirsing, Philipp Kreuzer, Matthias Esche, Philip Gröning
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Gröning
Director
Carola Diekmann
Screenplay
Philip Gröning
Screenplay
Philip Gröning
Editor
Karl Riedl
Editor
Werner Wirsing
Producer
Hannes Bruun
Editor
Philipp Kreuzer
Producer
Matthias Esche
Producer
Philip Gröning
Producer
Philip Gröning
Director of Photography
Philip Gröning
Writer
Carola Diekmann
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is The Policeman's Wife about?
The story of a young couple who live in a small town with their four-year-old daughter. The husband is so caught up in his work as a policeman that he gradually becomes increasingly alienated from his wife and daughter who become ever closer to one another as they discover the new town. It is only a matter of time before the conflicts within the family manifest themselves.
Who directed The Policeman's Wife?
The Policeman's Wife was directed by Philip Gröning.
Who stars in The Policeman's Wife?
The principal cast of The Policeman's Wife includes Alexandra Finder, David Zimmerschied, Chiara Kleemann, Horst Rehberg, Lars Rudolph.
When was The Policeman's Wife released and how long is it?
The Policeman's Wife was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Policeman's Wife?
The Policeman's Wife holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).