The Summer House
Das Sommerhaus
“Sex, deception, violence....and other family values.”
Synopsis
The architect and head of the family Markus Larsen secretly lives out his bisexual tendencies while his wife Christine and their 11-year-old daughter Elisabeth drown in unbearable loneliness. When Markus gets to know the 12-year-old son of a colleague, he feels an immediate affection for the boy.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-20
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August 25, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Curtis Burz
- Screenplay & Story
- Curtis Burz
- Original Score
- Bastian Schick
- Original Title
- Das Sommerhaus
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Focusing Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Curtis Burz
Curtis Burz
Bastian Schick
Andreas Gockel, Peter Sebera
Curtis Burz
Department Leadership Roster
Curtis Burz
Director
Curtis Burz
Writer
Andreas Gockel
Director of Photography
Curtis Burz
Editor
Peter Sebera
Director of Photography
Bastian Schick
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Summer House
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What is The Summer House about?
The architect and head of the family Markus Larsen secretly lives out his bisexual tendencies while his wife Christine and their 11-year-old daughter Elisabeth drown in unbearable loneliness. When Markus gets to know the 12-year-old son of a colleague, he feels an immediate affection for the boy.
Who directed The Summer House?
The Summer House was directed by Curtis Burz.
Who stars in The Summer House?
The principal cast of The Summer House includes Sten Jacobs, Anna Altmann, Nina Spletstoßer, Jaspar Fuld, Stephan Bürgi.
When was The Summer House released and how long is it?
The Summer House was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Summer House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Summer House was composed by Bastian Schick.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Summer House?
The Summer House holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).