The Spy
Die Spionin
Synopsis
Vera von Schalburg is a German prostitute working in Nazi Germany. In 1938, one year before the outbreak of World War II, Schalburg is arrested by the Berlin police. She is offered to work as a spy for the Abwehr, the German military intelligence service, instead of facing jail time. Completely unaware of the secret war preparations being conducted by her government, and unwilling to leave her teenage son who later joins the Hitler Youth, she accepts the offer.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miguel Alexandre
- Screenplay & Story
- Annette Hess
- Original Score
- Nic Raine
- Original Title
- Die Spionin
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany, Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Aspekt Telefilm, Adrastea Film, ARD, ARD Degeto
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miguel Alexandre
Annette Hess, Vera von Schalburg
Nic Raine
Jörg Widmer
Marcel Peragine
Doris Zander
Department Leadership Roster
Annette Hess
Screenplay
Miguel Alexandre
Director
Marcel Peragine
Editor
Jörg Widmer
Director of Photography
Doris Zander
Producer
Matthias Klemme
Production 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 The Spy
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What is The Spy about?
Vera von Schalburg is a German prostitute working in Nazi Germany. In 1938, one year before the outbreak of World War II, Schalburg is arrested by the Berlin police. She is offered to work as a spy for the Abwehr, the German military intelligence service, instead of facing jail time. Completely unaware of the secret war preparations being conducted by her government, and unwilling to leave her teenage son who later joins the Hitler Youth, she accepts the offer.
Who directed The Spy?
The Spy was directed by Miguel Alexandre.
Who stars in The Spy?
The principal cast of The Spy includes Valerie Niehaus, Fritz Karl, Jochen Nickel, Nina Petri, Hansa Czypionka.
When was The Spy released and how long is it?
The Spy was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Spy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Spy was composed by Nic Raine.
Is The Spy based on a book or true story?
The Spy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Vera von Schalburg".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spy?
The Spy holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).