The State of Things
Der Stand der Dinge
“They didn't want to kill him. They just wanted a story.”
Synopsis
On location in Portugal, a film crew runs out of film while making their own version of Roger Corman's The Day the World Ended (1956). The producer is nowhere to be found and director Munro attempts to find him in hopes of being able to finish the film.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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DER STAND DER DINGE - Trailer ( 1982 )
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-09-22
Top Cast
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Isabelle Weingarten
Anna
Rebecca Pauly
Joan
Jeffrey Kime
Mark
Geoffrey Carey
Robert
Camila Mora-Scheihing
Julia
Alexandra Auder
Jane
Patrick Bauchau
Friedrich Munro
Paul Getty Jr.
Dennis
Viva
Kate
Samuel Fuller
Joe
Artur Semedo
Production Manager
Francisco Baião
Soundman
Robert Kramer
Camera Operator
Allen Garfield
Gordon
Roger Corman
The Lawyer
Gisela Getty
Secretary
Monty Bane
Herbert
Janet Graham
Karen
Release History & Theatrical Window
Bangkok International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wim Wenders
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Kramer, Josh Wallace, Wim Wenders
- Original Score
- Jürgen Knieper, Jim Jarmusch
- Original Title
- Der Stand der Dinge
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America, Portugal, France, Spain, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- French, Portuguese, English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Pro-ject Filmproduktion, ZDF, Artificial Eye, V.O. Filmes, Wim Wenders Productions, Gray City, Pari Films, Musidora Films, Film International, Road Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wim Wenders
Robert Kramer, Josh Wallace, Wim Wenders
Jürgen Knieper, Jim Jarmusch
Fred Murphy, Henri Alekan, Martin Schäfer
Jon Neuburger, Peter Przygodda, Barbara von Weitershausen
Chris Sievernich, Wim Wenders
Department Leadership Roster
Wim Wenders
Director
Robert Kramer
Writer
Josh Wallace
Writer
Chris Sievernich
Producer
Jürgen Knieper
Original Music Composer
Fred Murphy
Director of Photography
Henri Alekan
Director of Photography
Martin Schäfer
Director of Photography
Jon Neuburger
Editor
Peter Przygodda
Editor
Barbara von Weitershausen
Editor
Wim Wenders
Producer
Wim Wenders
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The State of Things
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The State of Things about?
On location in Portugal, a film crew runs out of film while making their own version of Roger Corman's The Day the World Ended (1956). The producer is nowhere to be found and director Munro attempts to find him in hopes of being able to finish the film.
Who directed The State of Things?
The State of Things was directed by Wim Wenders.
Who stars in The State of Things?
The principal cast of The State of Things includes Isabelle Weingarten, Rebecca Pauly, Jeffrey Kime, Geoffrey Carey, Camila Mora-Scheihing.
When was The State of Things released and how long is it?
The State of Things was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The State of Things?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The State of Things was composed by Jürgen Knieper, Jim Jarmusch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The State of Things?
The State of Things holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).