Seitenwechsel
Synopsis
The relationship of Alex and Teresa has hit hard times. After 15 years of marriage, the passionate football coach and the sensitive psychoanalyst do not respect each other's needs anymore, and thus they are arguing constantly. Even a divorce seems possible, but then something unbelievable happens: After another ugly fight during a big thunderstorm, they switch bodies. Trapped, they have to play each other's roles, and chaos is bound to follow.
Top Cast
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Wotan Wilke Möhring
Alex Paschke
Mina Tander
Teresa Paschke
Ruby O. Fee
Julia Paschke
Friederike Kempter
Rebecca
Anna Maria Mühe
Jenny
Axel Stein
Moritz
Frederick Lau
Leonard Ritter
Steve Windolf
Marc
Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht
Andy
Pit Bukowski
Nick
Anna Stieblich
Ludger Pistor
Therapeut
Simon Schwarz
Prof. Liebermann
Paula Riemann
Nicole
David Brückner
TV Journalist
Vincent Redetzki
Claas
Lisa Tomaschewsky
Sylvie
Rainer Reiners
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vivian Naefe
- Screenplay & Story
- Katharina Eyssen, Andrea Sixt
- Original Score
- Johannes Repka
- Original Title
- Seitenwechsel
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- SevenPictures Film, H&V Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vivian Naefe
Katharina Eyssen, Andrea Sixt
Johannes Repka
Hagen Bogdanski
Robert Rzesacz
André Zoch, Mischa Hofmann
Department Leadership Roster
Hagen Bogdanski
Director of Photography
Vivian Naefe
Director
André Zoch
Producer
Mischa Hofmann
Producer
Katharina Eyssen
Writer
Andrea Sixt
Writer
Robert Rzesacz
Editor
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seitenwechsel
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What is Seitenwechsel about?
The relationship of Alex and Teresa has hit hard times. After 15 years of marriage, the passionate football coach and the sensitive psychoanalyst do not respect each other's needs anymore, and thus they are arguing constantly. Even a divorce seems possible, but then something unbelievable happens: After another ugly fight during a big thunderstorm, they switch bodies. Trapped, they have to play each other's roles, and chaos is bound to follow.
Who directed Seitenwechsel?
Seitenwechsel was directed by Vivian Naefe.
Who stars in Seitenwechsel?
The principal cast of Seitenwechsel includes Wotan Wilke Möhring, Mina Tander, Ruby O. Fee, Friederike Kempter, Anna Maria Mühe.
When was Seitenwechsel released and how long is it?
Seitenwechsel was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Seitenwechsel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Seitenwechsel was composed by Johannes Repka.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Seitenwechsel?
Seitenwechsel holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).