Föhn
Synopsis
The aging Dr. Johannes Jensen still cannot come to terms with the fact that his wife died in an avalanche during a mountain hike they took together twenty years ago. When a young couple plans to climb the same mountain, Jensen fears that the incident might repeat itself. He tries in vain to dissuade them from their plan. When they get into trouble, Jensen manages to save them, sacrificing his own life in the process.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rolf Hansen
- Original Title
- Föhn
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rolf Hansen
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Rolf Hansen
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Föhn about?
The aging Dr. Johannes Jensen still cannot come to terms with the fact that his wife died in an avalanche during a mountain hike they took together twenty years ago. When a young couple plans to climb the same mountain, Jensen fears that the incident might repeat itself. He tries in vain to dissuade them from their plan. When they get into trouble, Jensen manages to save them, sacrificing his own life in the process.
Who directed Föhn?
Föhn was directed by Rolf Hansen.
Who stars in Föhn?
The principal cast of Föhn includes Hans Albers, Adrian Hoven, Liselotte Pulver, Heinrich Gretler, Antje Weisgerber.
When was Föhn released and how long is it?
Föhn was released in 1950 with a total runtime of Unknown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Föhn?
Föhn holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).