Nocebo
Synopsis
Christian Lukas, 22, is on the run. He took part in a drug study and together with his girlfriend Anna discovered the death of a fellow participant. However instead of investigating, the doctors covered up the incident. When Anna also starts showing signs of the deadly side effects Christian breaks out of the test center to get help. But neither police nor doctors believe his story since Christian suffers from paranoid schizophrenia. Only his sister Alice stands by him despite her also having serious doubts - until suddenly unknown pursuers show up. But what is the real story behind Christian's escape? Does the girl in danger really exist at all? Where is the line between psychosis and reality? Nocebo - a perception thriller.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lennart Ruff
- Screenplay & Story
- Maggie Peren
- Original Title
- Nocebo
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 38m
- Production Studios
- Menelaos Film, Südart Filmproduktion, ARTE, BR, Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lennart Ruff
Maggie Peren
Department Leadership Roster
Lennart Ruff
Director
Maggie Peren
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nocebo
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What is Nocebo about?
Christian Lukas, 22, is on the run. He took part in a drug study and together with his girlfriend Anna discovered the death of a fellow participant. However instead of investigating, the doctors covered up the incident. When Anna also starts showing signs of the deadly side effects Christian breaks out of the test center to get help. But neither police nor doctors believe his story since Christian suffers from paranoid schizophrenia. Only his sister Alice stands by him despite her also having serious doubts - until suddenly unknown pursuers show up. But what is the real story behind Christian's escape? Does the girl in danger really exist at all? Where is the line between psychosis and reality? Nocebo - a perception thriller.
Who directed Nocebo?
Nocebo was directed by Lennart Ruff.
Who stars in Nocebo?
The principal cast of Nocebo includes Vincent Redetzki, Picco von Groote, Odine Johne, Daniel Friedrich, Torben Liebrecht.
When was Nocebo released and how long is it?
Nocebo was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 38m.