The Sun Goddess
Die Sonnengöttin
Synopsis
An American film critic flies to Berlin to investigate the life of German filmmaker Murnau. After meeting his former girlfriend and finding a statue near Murnau’s tomb, he begins a strange mystic journey through time and space: a romantic unification of the ancient and modern world, suspicions and memories, art and life. And the critic is about to learn something new about himself...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolf Thome
- Screenplay & Story
- Rudolf Thome
- Original Score
- Chico Hamilton
- Original Title
- Die Sonnengöttin
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Moana-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolf Thome
Rudolf Thome
Chico Hamilton
Reinhold Vorschneider
Dörte Völz-Mammarella
Rudolf Thome
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolf Thome
Director
Rudolf Thome
Screenplay
Dörte Völz-Mammarella
Editor
Rudolf Thome
Producer
Reinhold Vorschneider
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sun Goddess
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What is The Sun Goddess about?
An American film critic flies to Berlin to investigate the life of German filmmaker Murnau. After meeting his former girlfriend and finding a statue near Murnau’s tomb, he begins a strange mystic journey through time and space: a romantic unification of the ancient and modern world, suspicions and memories, art and life. And the critic is about to learn something new about himself...
Who directed The Sun Goddess?
The Sun Goddess was directed by Rudolf Thome.
Who stars in The Sun Goddess?
The principal cast of The Sun Goddess includes John Shinavier, Radhe Schiff, Johannes Herrschmann, Susan Chesler, Marie Soranno.
When was The Sun Goddess released and how long is it?
The Sun Goddess was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sun Goddess?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sun Goddess was composed by Chico Hamilton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sun Goddess?
The Sun Goddess holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).