The Specimen
Das Exemplar
Synopsis
When, before the revolution, accidentally arrested, the philistine - a tsarist civil servant of high status - falls in deep, lethargic sleep. 20 years later he wakes up and finds himself in a post-revolutionary, still young Soviet Union. He is stunned. He is shocked. But a philistine always finds his way.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulrike Ottinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Ulrike Ottinger
- Original Title
- Das Exemplar
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulrike Ottinger
Ulrike Ottinger
Ulrike Ottinger
Ulrike Ottinger
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Ulrike Ottinger
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Ulrike Ottinger
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Ulrike Ottinger
Director
Ulrike Ottinger
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What is The Specimen about?
When, before the revolution, accidentally arrested, the philistine - a tsarist civil servant of high status - falls in deep, lethargic sleep. 20 years later he wakes up and finds himself in a post-revolutionary, still young Soviet Union. He is stunned. He is shocked. But a philistine always finds his way.
Who directed The Specimen?
The Specimen was directed by Ulrike Ottinger.
Who stars in The Specimen?
The principal cast of The Specimen includes Hanns Zischler, Raymond Wolff, Thorsten Heidel, Heidi Maria von Plato, Eva Ebner.
When was The Specimen released and how long is it?
The Specimen was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 18m.