Gebürtig
Synopsis
A holocaust survivor now living as a respected writer in Manhattan is the only person who can identify a suspected Nazi back in his native Austria. When a beautiful reporter eager for a scoop tries to lure him back, Geburtig must decide whether to confront his past.
Top Cast
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Peter Simonischek
Hermann Gebürtig
Ruth Rieser
Susanne Ressel
August Zirner
Danny Demant
Katja Weitzenböck
Crissie Kalteisen
Daniel Olbrychski
Konrad Sachs
Samuel Finzi
Emanuel Katz
Corinna Harfouch
Else Sachs
Otto Tausig
Ernst Stankovski
Karl Ressel
Karlheinz Hackl
Vater Gebürtig
Bruno Dallansky
Horst Hofstätter
Maria Seweryn
Sabin
Branko Samarovski
Willi Klang
Peter Matic
David Lebensart
Annemarie Düringer
Amalie Katz
Chris Pichler
Thea Leitner jung / Annemarie Leitner
Hermann Schmid
Eggenberger
Edd Stavjanik
Rudolf Pointner
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Schindel, Lukas Stepanik
- Screenplay & Story
- Georg Stefan Troller, Robert Schindel, Lukas Stepanik
- Original Score
- Peter Ponger
- Original Title
- Gebürtig
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Polish, Yiddish
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Extrafilm, Cult Film, DaZu Film, Akson Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Schindel, Lukas Stepanik
Georg Stefan Troller, Robert Schindel, Lukas Stepanik
Peter Ponger
Edward Kłosiński
Hubert Canaval
Niki List
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Schindel
Director
Lukas Stepanik
Director
Georg Stefan Troller
Writer
Robert Schindel
Writer
Lukas Stepanik
Writer
Niki List
Producer
Hubert Canaval
Editor
Edward Kłosiński
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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War: World War II
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Polish Films
Polish cinema: Wikidata country-of-origin Poland, merged with the canon (Polish Film School, Moral Anxiety, Has, Zulawski, Kieslowski, Wajda, contemporary).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gebürtig
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gebürtig about?
A holocaust survivor now living as a respected writer in Manhattan is the only person who can identify a suspected Nazi back in his native Austria. When a beautiful reporter eager for a scoop tries to lure him back, Geburtig must decide whether to confront his past.
Who directed Gebürtig?
Gebürtig was directed by Robert Schindel, Lukas Stepanik.
Who stars in Gebürtig?
The principal cast of Gebürtig includes Peter Simonischek, Ruth Rieser, August Zirner, Katja Weitzenböck, Daniel Olbrychski.
When was Gebürtig released and how long is it?
Gebürtig was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Gebürtig?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gebürtig was composed by Peter Ponger.
Is Gebürtig based on a book or true story?
Gebürtig is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Schindel".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gebürtig?
Gebürtig holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).