Die Frau, die sich traut
Synopsis
On her 50th birthday, devoted mother and laundry worker Beate faces a life-changing medical diagnosis that prompts her to pursue a long-buried dream: swimming the English Channel. Juggling her daughter’s exams, granddaughter’s care, her son and his pregnant partner, and her best friend’s love life, she throws herself into grueling training. Amid familial resistance, and with friend Henni’s support, Beate braves the Dover–Calais crossing and rediscovers her own strength.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Rensing
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Rensing, Annette Friedmann
- Original Title
- Die Frau, die sich traut
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Rensing
Marc Rensing, Annette Friedmann
Stefan Sporbert, Rüdiger Heinze
Department Leadership Roster
Stefan Sporbert
Producer
Rüdiger Heinze
Producer
Marc Rensing
Screenplay
Annette Friedmann
Screenplay
Marc Rensing
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is Die Frau, die sich traut about?
On her 50th birthday, devoted mother and laundry worker Beate faces a life-changing medical diagnosis that prompts her to pursue a long-buried dream: swimming the English Channel. Juggling her daughter’s exams, granddaughter’s care, her son and his pregnant partner, and her best friend’s love life, she throws herself into grueling training. Amid familial resistance, and with friend Henni’s support, Beate braves the Dover–Calais crossing and rediscovers her own strength.
Who directed Die Frau, die sich traut?
Die Frau, die sich traut was directed by Marc Rensing.
Who stars in Die Frau, die sich traut?
The principal cast of Die Frau, die sich traut includes Lena Lessing, Niels-Bruno Schmidt, Ian T. Dickinson, Rainer Strecker, Steffi Kühnert.
When was Die Frau, die sich traut released and how long is it?
Die Frau, die sich traut was released in 2013 with a total runtime of Unknown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Die Frau, die sich traut?
Die Frau, die sich traut holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).