Sanctuary
Freistatt
Synopsis
Summer 1968. 14-year-old Wolfgang is deported from his family in the secluded Church Welfare Institution sanctuary. One thing is clear for Wolfgang: His yearning for freedom, he will not soon buried in the bog.
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SANCTUARY - Freistatt - Trailer (English Subtitles)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-25
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Louis Hofmann
Wolfgang Rosenkötter
Katharina Lorenz
Ingrid - Mutter von Wolfgang
Uwe Bohm
Heinz - Stiefvater von Wolfgang
Alexander Held
Hausvater Brockmann
Max Riemelt
Bruder Krapp
Stephan Grossmann
Bruder Wilde
Hans Peter Korff
Pastor Abeln
Anna Bullard
Angelika Brockmann
Enno Trebs
Bernd
Justus Rosenkranz
Mattis
Langston Uibel
Anton
Ole Joensson
Hans
Hendrik von Bültzingslöwen
Bruder Hanebuth
Megan Gay
Frau vom Jugendamt
Katharina Schütz
Frau Brockmann
Anouk Bödeker
Sabine
Jette Jungjohann
Birgit
Benno Held
Benno
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Brummund
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Brummund, Nicole Armbruster
- Original Score
- Anne Nikitin
- Original Title
- Freistatt
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Brummund
Marc Brummund, Nicole Armbruster
Anne Nikitin
Judith Kaufmann
Rüdiger Heinze, Stefan Sporbert
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Brummund
Director
Anne Nikitin
Original Music Composer
Marc Brummund
Writer
Nicole Armbruster
Writer
Judith Kaufmann
Director of Photography
Rüdiger Heinze
Producer
Stefan Sporbert
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sanctuary
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What is Sanctuary about?
Summer 1968. 14-year-old Wolfgang is deported from his family in the secluded Church Welfare Institution sanctuary. One thing is clear for Wolfgang: His yearning for freedom, he will not soon buried in the bog.
Who directed Sanctuary?
Sanctuary was directed by Marc Brummund.
Who stars in Sanctuary?
The principal cast of Sanctuary includes Louis Hofmann, Katharina Lorenz, Uwe Bohm, Alexander Held, Max Riemelt.
When was Sanctuary released and how long is it?
Sanctuary was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Sanctuary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sanctuary was composed by Anne Nikitin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sanctuary?
Sanctuary holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).