Volt
Synopsis
Germany in the not-too-distant future: The borders are closed, refugees are collected in camps and turned away or accepted. The mood is charged, a police detachment is responsible for keeping the crowd in check. Volt is one of the cops. He accidentally kills a French refugee. The violence spirals out of control. Volt starts up a relationship with the sister of the man he killed and winds up between the fronts.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Munich International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tarek Ehlail
- Screenplay & Story
- Tarek Ehlail
- Original Title
- Volt
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tarek Ehlail
Tarek Ehlail
Mathias Prause
Andrea Mertens
Department Leadership Roster
Tarek Ehlail
Screenplay
Mathias Prause
Director of Photography
Andrea Mertens
Editor
Tarek Ehlail
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Volt
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What is Volt about?
Germany in the not-too-distant future: The borders are closed, refugees are collected in camps and turned away or accepted. The mood is charged, a police detachment is responsible for keeping the crowd in check. Volt is one of the cops. He accidentally kills a French refugee. The violence spirals out of control. Volt starts up a relationship with the sister of the man he killed and winds up between the fronts.
Who directed Volt?
Volt was directed by Tarek Ehlail.
Who stars in Volt?
The principal cast of Volt includes Benno Fürmann, Sascha Alexander Geršak, Ayo, Anna Bederke, Surho Sugaipov.
When was Volt released and how long is it?
Volt was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Volt?
Volt holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).