Hideouts
Heidenlöcher
Synopsis
In this well-photographed and sometimes confusing wartime drama, an Austrian village experiences the tragedy of war on several different levels. Within one family, the younger son is jealous of the praise his father gives to a Polish POW who is working for them under very difficult conditions. Within the village as a whole, the French, Polish, and Russian POWs are kept under guard by Nazi soldiers, creating a tense situation all around. But more importantly, the village has conspired to hide an Austrian deserter in a cave up in the mountains. This act of rebellion on the part of the deserter and the village hangs in a precarious balance that could be upset by a single traitorous comment to the Gestapo.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
West-Berlin
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfram Paulus
- Screenplay & Story
- Wolfram Paulus
- Original Score
- Bert Breit
- Original Title
- Heidenlöcher
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- BR, MARWO Filmproduktion, Voissfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfram Paulus
Wolfram Paulus
Bert Breit
Wolfgang Simon
Wolfram Paulus
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfram Paulus
Director
Barbara Langbein
Costume Design
Wolfram Paulus
Writer
Wolfgang Simon
Director of Photography
Wolfram Paulus
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hideouts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hideouts about?
In this well-photographed and sometimes confusing wartime drama, an Austrian village experiences the tragedy of war on several different levels. Within one family, the younger son is jealous of the praise his father gives to a Polish POW who is working for them under very difficult conditions. Within the village as a whole, the French, Polish, and Russian POWs are kept under guard by Nazi soldiers, creating a tense situation all around. But more importantly, the village has conspired to hide an Austrian deserter in a cave up in the mountains. This act of rebellion on the part of the deserter and the village hangs in a precarious balance that could be upset by a single traitorous comment to the Gestapo.
Who directed Hideouts?
Hideouts was directed by Wolfram Paulus.
Who stars in Hideouts?
The principal cast of Hideouts includes Florian Pircher, Albert Paulus, Helmut Vogel, Rolf Zacher, Claus-Dieter Reents.
When was Hideouts released and how long is it?
Hideouts was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Hideouts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hideouts was composed by Bert Breit.