Laputa
Synopsis
Extensive dialogue and the tight focus of a single apartment setting marks this romantic and politically symbolic drama about Malgorzata, a Polish photographer (Krystyna Janda) and her married French lover Paul (Sami Frey). The two rendezvous in West Berlin to spend some time together before Malgorzata has to go back to Warsaw and Paul returns to his wife and daughter.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helma Sanders-Brahms
- Screenplay & Story
- Helma Sanders-Brahms
- Original Title
- Laputa
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Von Vietinghoff Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helma Sanders-Brahms
Helma Sanders-Brahms
Eberhard Geick
Eva Schlensag
Joachim von Vietinghoff
Department Leadership Roster
Eberhard Geick
Director of Photography
Eva Schlensag
Editor
Joachim von Vietinghoff
Producer
Helma Sanders-Brahms
Writer
Helma Sanders-Brahms
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Laputa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Laputa about?
Extensive dialogue and the tight focus of a single apartment setting marks this romantic and politically symbolic drama about Malgorzata, a Polish photographer (Krystyna Janda) and her married French lover Paul (Sami Frey). The two rendezvous in West Berlin to spend some time together before Malgorzata has to go back to Warsaw and Paul returns to his wife and daughter.
Who directed Laputa?
Laputa was directed by Helma Sanders-Brahms.
Who stars in Laputa?
The principal cast of Laputa includes Krystyna Janda, Sami Frey.
When was Laputa released and how long is it?
Laputa was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Laputa?
Laputa holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).