Because
Synopsis
Tanja and Martin are a couple in their late twenties. They meet back at their apartment late one evening, in bed. Weren’t we supposed to meet up this evening? How come you got home so late? Where the hell were you? An argument ensues, an everyday fight between couples that unleashes an unimaginable destructive force. Three separate variations of the argument are played out. Each time the positions of culprit and victim, guilt and innocence, trust and despair are reversed.
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- Director
- Tom Tykwer
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Tykwer
- Original Score
- Tom Tykwer
- Original Title
- Because
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Tykwer
Tom Tykwer
Tom Tykwer
Frank Griebe
Katja Dringenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Tykwer
Director
Tom Tykwer
Writer
Katja Dringenberg
Editor
Frank Griebe
Director of Photography
Tom Tykwer
Original Music Composer
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What is Because about?
Tanja and Martin are a couple in their late twenties. They meet back at their apartment late one evening, in bed. Weren’t we supposed to meet up this evening? How come you got home so late? Where the hell were you? An argument ensues, an everyday fight between couples that unleashes an unimaginable destructive force. Three separate variations of the argument are played out. Each time the positions of culprit and victim, guilt and innocence, trust and despair are reversed.
Who directed Because?
Because was directed by Tom Tykwer.
Who stars in Because?
The principal cast of Because includes Isis Krüger, Thomas Stiller.
When was Because released and how long is it?
Because was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Because?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Because was composed by Tom Tykwer.