Change
Synopsis
Based on the drama by Wolfgang Bauer. Fery Kaltenböck is a painter of the Viennese avant-garde in the post-1968 milieu. His lack of success plunges him into depression. Out of frustration, he builds the Pölten painter Blasius Okopenko into a star, only to subsequently destroy him and gain fame through the scandal. But his plans fail because he underestimated Okopenko. When Kaltenböck realizes that he is becoming the manipulated man, depression and conscience drive him to suicide, and he hangs himself.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernd Fischerauer
- Screenplay & Story
- Wolfgang Bauer, Bernd Fischerauer
- Original Title
- Change
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Sascha-Verleih, Divina-Film, Lisa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernd Fischerauer
Wolfgang Bauer, Bernd Fischerauer
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Bauer
Screenplay
Bernd Fischerauer
Screenplay
Bernd Fischerauer
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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What is Change about?
Based on the drama by Wolfgang Bauer. Fery Kaltenböck is a painter of the Viennese avant-garde in the post-1968 milieu. His lack of success plunges him into depression. Out of frustration, he builds the Pölten painter Blasius Okopenko into a star, only to subsequently destroy him and gain fame through the scandal. But his plans fail because he underestimated Okopenko. When Kaltenböck realizes that he is becoming the manipulated man, depression and conscience drive him to suicide, and he hangs himself.
Who directed Change?
Change was directed by Bernd Fischerauer.
Who stars in Change?
The principal cast of Change includes Reiner Schöne, Alexander Wagner, Sylvia Manas, Maria Schell, Raymond Pellegrin.
When was Change released and how long is it?
Change was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Change?
Change holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).