The Candidate
Der Kandidat
Synopsis
Made with an eye to the autumn of 1980 when the German parliamentary elections took place, The Candidate examines Germany’s history past and present and Franz Josef Strauß, the man who, as the CDU/CSU candidate, aspires to be elected to the most important political office in the land.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Volker Schlöndorff, Alexander Kluge, Stefan Aust, Alexander von Eschwege
- Screenplay & Story
- Volker Schlöndorff, Alexander Kluge, Stefan Aust, Alexander von Eschwege
- Original Title
- Der Kandidat
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- Kairos-Film, Pro-ject Filmproduktion, Neue Bioskop Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Volker Schlöndorff, Alexander Kluge, Stefan Aust, Alexander von Eschwege
Volker Schlöndorff, Alexander Kluge, Stefan Aust, Alexander von Eschwege
Thomas Mauch, Bodo Kessler, Igor Luther, Werner Lüring, Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein
Department Leadership Roster
Volker Schlöndorff
Director
Volker Schlöndorff
Writer
Alexander Kluge
Writer
Alexander Kluge
Director
Stefan Aust
Writer
Alexander von Eschwege
Writer
Stefan Aust
Director
Alexander von Eschwege
Director
Thomas Mauch
Director of Photography
Bodo Kessler
Director of Photography
Igor Luther
Director of Photography
Werner Lüring
Director of Photography
Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Candidate
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What is The Candidate about?
Made with an eye to the autumn of 1980 when the German parliamentary elections took place, The Candidate examines Germany’s history past and present and Franz Josef Strauß, the man who, as the CDU/CSU candidate, aspires to be elected to the most important political office in the land.
Who directed The Candidate?
The Candidate was directed by Volker Schlöndorff, Alexander Kluge, Stefan Aust, Alexander von Eschwege.
Who stars in The Candidate?
The principal cast of The Candidate includes Franz Josef Strauß, Ernst Albrecht.
When was The Candidate released and how long is it?
The Candidate was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Candidate?
The Candidate holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).