Southern Cross
Kreuz des Südens
Synopsis
After suffering a severe head injury on the job, criminal investigator Tommy Wehrschitz is being suspended – for his own good. In order to deal with the changes in his life he decides to go to southern Burgenland, to sell property he inherited from his estranged father. Barely arrived, Tommy is invited to see the circus, which is currently in the village, but the colorful spectacle is cut short when a flying knife misses its target and kills an audience member instead.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbara Eder
- Screenplay & Story
- Ivo Schneider, Barbara Eder
- Original Score
- Gerrit Wunder
- Original Title
- Kreuz des Südens
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Lotus-Film, ORF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbara Eder
Ivo Schneider, Barbara Eder
Gerrit Wunder
Andreas Thalhammer, Xiaosu Han
Christian Pilsl
Peter Wirthensohn, Thomas Pridnig
Department Leadership Roster
Andreas Thalhammer
Director of Photography
Christian Pilsl
Editor
Xiaosu Han
Director of Photography
Ivo Schneider
Writer
Peter Wirthensohn
Producer
Barbara Eder
Writer
Thomas Pridnig
Producer
Barbara Eder
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Southern Cross
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What is Southern Cross about?
After suffering a severe head injury on the job, criminal investigator Tommy Wehrschitz is being suspended – for his own good. In order to deal with the changes in his life he decides to go to southern Burgenland, to sell property he inherited from his estranged father. Barely arrived, Tommy is invited to see the circus, which is currently in the village, but the colorful spectacle is cut short when a flying knife misses its target and kills an audience member instead.
Who directed Southern Cross?
Southern Cross was directed by Barbara Eder.
Who stars in Southern Cross?
The principal cast of Southern Cross includes Andreas Lust, Franziska Weisz, Lukas Resetarits, Maria Urban, Harry Lampl.
When was Southern Cross released and how long is it?
Southern Cross was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Southern Cross?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Southern Cross was composed by Gerrit Wunder.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Southern Cross?
Southern Cross holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).