Phoenix
“A Gripping Noirish Study of Treachery, Identity and Survival.”
Synopsis
In the aftermath of WWII, German-Jewish cabaret singer Nelly has to undergo facial reconstructive surgery following her survival from Auschwitz. Without recognising Nelly, her former husband Johnny asks her to help him claim his wife’s inheritance. To see if he's betrayed her, she agrees, becoming her own doppelgänger.
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Official International TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-07-27
Top Cast
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Nina Hoss
Nelly Lenz
Ronald Zehrfeld
Johnny Lenz
Nina Kunzendorf
Lene Winter
Trystan Pütter
Soldat an Brücke
Michael Maertens
Arzt
Imogen Kogge
Elisabeth
Felix Römer
Geiger
Uwe Preuss
Clubbesitzer
Valerie Koch
Tänzerin
Eva Bay
Tänzerin
Jeff Burrell
Soldat im Club
Nikola Kastner
Junge Frau
Max Hopp
Der Mann
Megan Gay
Mitarbeiterin Zentralstelle Halensee
Kirsten Block
Wirtin
Frank Seppeler
Alfred Mohnhaupt
Daniela Holtz
Sigrid
Kathrin Wehlisch
Monika
Release History & Theatrical Window
Viennale
Festival / Special Debut
July 24, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 27, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Petzold
- Screenplay & Story
- Christian Petzold
- Original Score
- Stefan Will
- Original Title
- Phoenix
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.9M
- Production Studios
- Schramm Film, WDR, BR, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Petzold
Christian Petzold, Hubert Monteilhet, Harun Farocki
Stefan Will
Hans Fromm
Bettina Böhler
Michael Weber, Florian Koerner von Gustorf, Piotr Strzelecki, Jacek Gaczkowski
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Petzold
Director
Michael Weber
Producer
Rainer Werner
Stunt Coordinator
Klaus-Dieter Gruber
Production Design
Stefan Will
Original Music Composer
Hans Fromm
Director of Photography
Bettina Böhler
Editor
Anette Guther
Costume Design
Florian Koerner von Gustorf
Producer
Christian Petzold
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phoenix
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Phoenix about?
In the aftermath of WWII, German-Jewish cabaret singer Nelly has to undergo facial reconstructive surgery following her survival from Auschwitz. Without recognising Nelly, her former husband Johnny asks her to help him claim his wife’s inheritance. To see if he's betrayed her, she agrees, becoming her own doppelgänger.
Who directed Phoenix?
Phoenix was directed by Christian Petzold.
Who stars in Phoenix?
The principal cast of Phoenix includes Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld, Nina Kunzendorf, Trystan Pütter, Michael Maertens.
When was Phoenix released and how long is it?
Phoenix was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did Phoenix make at the box office?
Phoenix grossed $5.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Phoenix?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Phoenix was composed by Stefan Will.
Is Phoenix based on a book or true story?
Phoenix is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hubert Monteilhet".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Phoenix?
Phoenix holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).