The Curse
Der Fluch
Synopsis
When a young family, father, mother and their daughter, is on a trip in the mountains, they lose orientation and have to stay there for the night. The daughter finds a dead young girl who does exactly look like herself. When they check for mountain rescue service they suddenly find themselves deeply involved in an local myth about a prophecy which seems to be fulfilling now. The mountains are bearing an old curse.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralf Huettner
- Screenplay & Story
- Andy T. Hoetzel, Ralf Huettner
- Original Score
- Andreas Köbner
- Original Title
- Der Fluch
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- ORF, Süddeutscher Rundfunk, BR, Extrafilm Produktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralf Huettner
Andy T. Hoetzel, Ralf Huettner
Andreas Köbner
Diethard Prengel
Ulla Möllinger
Christina Undritz
Department Leadership Roster
Andy T. Hoetzel
Screenplay
Ralf Huettner
Screenplay
Ralf Huettner
Director
Christina Undritz
Producer
Andreas Köbner
Original Music Composer
Diethard Prengel
Director of Photography
Ulla Möllinger
Editor
Esther Walz
Production Design
Eveline Stösser
Costume Design
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 The Curse
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What is The Curse about?
When a young family, father, mother and their daughter, is on a trip in the mountains, they lose orientation and have to stay there for the night. The daughter finds a dead young girl who does exactly look like herself. When they check for mountain rescue service they suddenly find themselves deeply involved in an local myth about a prophecy which seems to be fulfilling now. The mountains are bearing an old curse.
Who directed The Curse?
The Curse was directed by Ralf Huettner.
Who stars in The Curse?
The principal cast of The Curse includes Dominic Raacke, Barbara May, Ortrud Beginnen, Barbara Valentin, Tobias Moretti.
When was The Curse released and how long is it?
The Curse was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Curse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Curse was composed by Andreas Köbner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Curse?
The Curse holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).