The Murder Farm
Tannöd
Synopsis
Bavaria, Germany, 1950s. The sudden return of the young Kathrin to the small village where she was born stirs up the feelings of guilt and personal ghosts of its inhabitants, haunted by dark memories related to a multiple murder that happened two years earlier at the Tannöd farm, a hideous crime that remains unsolved.
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-23
Top Cast
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Julia Jentsch
Kathrin
Monica Bleibtreu
Traudl Krieger
Volker Bruch
Johann Hauer
Filip Peeters
Georg Hauer
Gundi Ellert
Ruth Hauer
Brigitte Hobmeier
Barbara Danner
Lisa Kreuzer
Mrs. Danner
Vitus Zeplichal
Mr. Danner
Clara Conzen
Marianne Danner
Lasse Bo Rosenthal
Josef Danner
Nils Althaus
Mich
Dagmar Sachse
Marie Krieger
Werner Prinz
Father Meissner
Regina Fritsch
Anna Moosbauer
Janina Stopper
Betti
Verena Günnel
Lisi
Heide Simon
Mrs. Kramer
Barbara Schmidt
Mrs. Dörfler
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bettina Oberli
- Screenplay & Story
- Bettina Oberli, Petra Lüschow
- Original Score
- Johan Söderqvist
- Original Title
- Tannöd
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- Hugofilm, Wüste Film, SRG SSR, SRF, Constantin Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bettina Oberli
Bettina Oberli, Petra Lüschow, Andrea Maria Schenkel
Johan Söderqvist
Stéphane Kuthy
Antje Zynga
Hejo Emons, Ralph Schwingel, Stefan Schubert, Kristina Löbbert
Department Leadership Roster
Bettina Oberli
Director
Antje Zynga
Editor
Christiane Krumwiede
Production Design
Peter Menne
Production Design
Bettina Oberli
Screenplay
Hejo Emons
Producer
Ralph Schwingel
Producer
Stefan Schubert
Producer
Kristina Löbbert
Producer
Robert Pinnow
Visual Effects Supervisor
Petra Lüschow
Screenplay
Stéphane Kuthy
Director of Photography
Johan Söderqvist
Original Music Composer
Michael Mohr
Stunt Coordinator
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 Murder Farm
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What is The Murder Farm about?
Bavaria, Germany, 1950s. The sudden return of the young Kathrin to the small village where she was born stirs up the feelings of guilt and personal ghosts of its inhabitants, haunted by dark memories related to a multiple murder that happened two years earlier at the Tannöd farm, a hideous crime that remains unsolved.
Who directed The Murder Farm?
The Murder Farm was directed by Bettina Oberli.
Who stars in The Murder Farm?
The principal cast of The Murder Farm includes Julia Jentsch, Monica Bleibtreu, Volker Bruch, Filip Peeters, Gundi Ellert.
When was The Murder Farm released and how long is it?
The Murder Farm was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
How much did The Murder Farm make at the box office?
The Murder Farm grossed $1.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Murder Farm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Murder Farm was composed by Johan Söderqvist.
Is The Murder Farm based on a book or true story?
The Murder Farm is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Andrea Maria Schenkel".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Murder Farm?
The Murder Farm holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).