Alone in Berlin
“The truth was their resistance.”
Synopsis
Berlin in June of 1940. While Nazi propaganda celebrates the regime’s victory over France, a kitchen-cum-living room in Prenzlauer Berg is filled with grief. Anna and Otto Quangel’s son has been killed at the front. This working class couple had long believed in the ‘Führer’ and followed him willingly, but now they realise that his promises are nothing but lies and deceit. They begin writing postcards as a form of resistance and in a bid to raise awareness: Stop the war machine! Kill Hitler! Putting their lives at risk, they distribute these cards in the entrances of tenement buildings and in stairwells. But the SS and the Gestapo are soon onto them, and even their neighbours pose a threat.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-15
Top Cast
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Emma Thompson
Anna Quangel
Brendan Gleeson
Otto Quangel
Daniel Brühl
Escherich
Mikael Persbrandt
Prall
Katharina Schüttler
Claire Gehrich
Louis Hofmann
Hans Quangel
Rafael Gareisen
Herbert Wegner
Hildegard Schroedter
Ida Kuhn
Ernst Stötzner
Dptm. Head Walter
Godehard Giese
Colonel Krüger
Jacob Matschenz
Dietrich Necker
Rainer Reiners
Salesman Franz Kanz
Lars Rudolph
Enno Kluge
Uwe Preuss
Persicke
Katharina Abt
Flower Shop lady I. Schneider
Jürgen Tarrach
Richard Schopf
Joshio Marlon
Kuno Barkhausen
Chris Theisinger
SS / SD Sturmführer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 13, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 23, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$33K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Perez
- Screenplay & Story
- Achim von Borries
- Original Score
- Alexandre Desplat
- Original Title
- Alone in Berlin
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $33K
- Production Studios
- X Filme Creative Pool, Master Movies, FilmWave, Pathé, Buffalo Films, WS Film, Lipsync Productions, Alone in Berlin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Perez
Achim von Borries, Hans Fallada, Vincent Perez
Alexandre Desplat
Christophe Beaucarne
François Gédigier
Alison Thompson, Peter Hampden, Michael Scheel, Norman Merry, Uwe Schott
Department Leadership Roster
Achim von Borries
Screenplay
Vincent Perez
Director
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Nicole Fischnaller
Costume Design
Uwe Schott
Producer
Jean-Vincent Puzos
Production Design
Stefan Arndt
Producer
Christian Grass
Producer
Paul Trijbits
Producer
Marco Pacchioni
Producer
James Schamus
Producer
François Gédigier
Editor
Christophe Beaucarne
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alone in Berlin
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What is Alone in Berlin about?
Berlin in June of 1940. While Nazi propaganda celebrates the regime’s victory over France, a kitchen-cum-living room in Prenzlauer Berg is filled with grief. Anna and Otto Quangel’s son has been killed at the front. This working class couple had long believed in the ‘Führer’ and followed him willingly, but now they realise that his promises are nothing but lies and deceit. They begin writing postcards as a form of resistance and in a bid to raise awareness: Stop the war machine! Kill Hitler! Putting their lives at risk, they distribute these cards in the entrances of tenement buildings and in stairwells. But the SS and the Gestapo are soon onto them, and even their neighbours pose a threat.
Who directed Alone in Berlin?
Alone in Berlin was directed by Vincent Perez.
Who stars in Alone in Berlin?
The principal cast of Alone in Berlin includes Emma Thompson, Brendan Gleeson, Daniel Brühl, Mikael Persbrandt, Katharina Schüttler.
When was Alone in Berlin released and how long is it?
Alone in Berlin was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did Alone in Berlin make at the box office?
Alone in Berlin grossed $33K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Alone in Berlin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alone in Berlin was composed by Alexandre Desplat.
Is Alone in Berlin based on a book or true story?
Alone in Berlin is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hans Fallada".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alone in Berlin?
Alone in Berlin holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).