The Seventh Continent
Der siebente Kontinent
Synopsis
Chronicles three years of a middle-class family seemingly caught up in their daily routines, troubled only by minor incidents. Behind their apparent calm and repetitive existence, however, they're planning something much more sinister.
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The Seventh Continent - Der siebente Kontinent 1989 (trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-02
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Birgit Doll
Anna Schober
Dieter Berner
Georg Schober
Leni Tanzer
Eva Schober
Silvia Fenz
Optician Customer
Robert Dietl
Georg's Superior
Georg Friedrich
Fault Service of the Post Office
Udo Samel
Alexander
Elisabeth Rath
Eva's Teacher
Georges Kern
Bank Clerk
Meat Loaf
Self(archive footage) (uncredited)
Jennifer Rush
Self(archive footage) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 12, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Haneke
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Haneke, Johanna Teicht
- Original Score
- Alban Berg
- Original Title
- Der siebente Kontinent
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Wega Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Haneke
Michael Haneke, Johanna Teicht
Alban Berg
Anton Peschke
Marie Homolkova
Veit Heiduschka
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Haneke
Director
Veit Heiduschka
Producer
Anton Peschke
Director of Photography
Marie Homolkova
Editor
Michael Haneke
Screenplay
Johanna Teicht
Screenplay
Rudolf Czettel
Production Design
Anna Georgiades
Costume Design
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Seventh Continent
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What is The Seventh Continent about?
Chronicles three years of a middle-class family seemingly caught up in their daily routines, troubled only by minor incidents. Behind their apparent calm and repetitive existence, however, they're planning something much more sinister.
Who directed The Seventh Continent?
The Seventh Continent was directed by Michael Haneke.
Who stars in The Seventh Continent?
The principal cast of The Seventh Continent includes Birgit Doll, Dieter Berner, Leni Tanzer, Silvia Fenz, Robert Dietl.
When was The Seventh Continent released and how long is it?
The Seventh Continent was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Seventh Continent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Seventh Continent was composed by Alban Berg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Seventh Continent?
The Seventh Continent holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).