Berlin Syndrome
“When passion becomes possession.”
Synopsis
A passionate holiday romance leads to an obsessive relationship when an Australian photojournalist wakes one morning in an abandoned Berlin apartment and is unable to leave.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-19
Top Cast
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Teresa Palmer
Clare Havel
Max Riemelt
Andi Werner
Matthias Habich
Erich Werner
Emma Bading
Franka Hummels
Elmira Bahrami
Jana
Christoph Franken
Peter
Lucie Aron
Elodie Zadikan
Nassim Avat
Aron Hurwitz
Thuso Lekwape
Billy Dharma
Lara Marie Müller
Silke
Elias Esser
Boy 1
Claude Heinrich
Boy 2
Viktor Baschmakov
Benni
Matthias Russel
Jakob
Mascha Wolf
Mascha
René Barra
Coal Man
Malin Steffen
Swedish Girl
Maia Absberg
Bar Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 26, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 4, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$398K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cate Shortland
- Screenplay & Story
- Shaun Grant
- Original Score
- Bryony Marks
- Original Title
- Berlin Syndrome
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Worldwide Gross
- $398K
- Production Studios
- Photoplay Films, Screen Australia, Memento Films International, Film Victoria, Aquarius Films, Fulcrum Media Finance, DDP Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cate Shortland
Shaun Grant, Melanie Joosten
Bryony Marks
Germain McMicking
Jack Hutchings
Angie Fielder, Emilie Georges, Tanja Meissner, Naima Abed, Troy Lum
Department Leadership Roster
Cate Shortland
Director
Shaun Grant
Screenplay
Polly Staniford
Producer
Jack Hutchings
Editor
Germain McMicking
Director of Photography
Maria Pattison
Costume Design
Melinda Doring
Production Design
Bryony Marks
Original Music Composer
Brett Anderson
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Berlin Syndrome
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Berlin Syndrome about?
A passionate holiday romance leads to an obsessive relationship when an Australian photojournalist wakes one morning in an abandoned Berlin apartment and is unable to leave.
Who directed Berlin Syndrome?
Berlin Syndrome was directed by Cate Shortland.
Who stars in Berlin Syndrome?
The principal cast of Berlin Syndrome includes Teresa Palmer, Max Riemelt, Matthias Habich, Emma Bading, Elmira Bahrami.
When was Berlin Syndrome released and how long is it?
Berlin Syndrome was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
How much did Berlin Syndrome make at the box office?
Berlin Syndrome grossed $398K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Berlin Syndrome?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Berlin Syndrome was composed by Bryony Marks.
Is Berlin Syndrome based on a book or true story?
Berlin Syndrome is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Melanie Joosten".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Berlin Syndrome?
Berlin Syndrome holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).