Utopia
Synopsis
A treatise on love and desire tainted by harsh reality of capitalism, in which submission to the laws of lust-as-commerce is played out by five prostitutes and their pimp, who pits them against one another so that they are incapable of standing up to him collectively.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sohrab Shahid-Saless
- Screenplay & Story
- Manfred Grunert, Sohrab Shahid-Saless
- Original Score
- Rolf Bauer
- Original Title
- Utopia
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 3h 7m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, Multimedia, Ullstein Tele Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sohrab Shahid-Saless
Manfred Grunert, Sohrab Shahid-Saless
Rolf Bauer
Ramin Reza Molai
Christel Orthmann
Renée Gundelach, Willi Segler
Department Leadership Roster
Renée Gundelach
Producer
Christel Orthmann
Editor
Monika Grube
Costume Design
Willi Segler
Producer
Manfred Grunert
Writer
Sohrab Shahid-Saless
Director
Sohrab Shahid-Saless
Writer
Ramin Reza Molai
Director of Photography
Rolf Bauer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Utopia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Utopia about?
A treatise on love and desire tainted by harsh reality of capitalism, in which submission to the laws of lust-as-commerce is played out by five prostitutes and their pimp, who pits them against one another so that they are incapable of standing up to him collectively.
Who directed Utopia?
Utopia was directed by Sohrab Shahid-Saless.
Who stars in Utopia?
The principal cast of Utopia includes Manfred Zapatka, Imke Barnstedt, Gundula Petrovska, Gabriele Fischer, Johanna Sofia.
When was Utopia released and how long is it?
Utopia was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 3h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Utopia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Utopia was composed by Rolf Bauer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Utopia?
Utopia holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).