Snowland
Schneeland
Synopsis
Based on the novel Hohaj by Elisabeth Rynell, it depicts the devastation felt by Elizabeth, a woman who had lost her husband in a car accident and wants to leave her three young children to join him in death by wandering out into the snowy deserts of Lapland. As she wanders through the snow, Elizabeth discovers the story of Aron and Ina, a couple who overcame dark secrets and over-controlling family members to be with each other.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans W. Geißendörfer
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans W. Geißendörfer
- Original Score
- Irmin Schmidt
- Original Title
- Schneeland
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Studios
- WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans W. Geißendörfer
Hans W. Geißendörfer, Roswitha Ester, Elisabeth Rynell
Irmin Schmidt
Hans-Günther Bücking
Peter Przygodda, Oliver Grothoff
Hans W. Geißendörfer
Department Leadership Roster
Hans-Günther Bücking
Director of Photography
Peter Przygodda
Editor
Oliver Grothoff
Editor
Hans W. Geißendörfer
Director
Hans W. Geißendörfer
Screenplay
Andreas Janczyk
Costume Design
Irmin Schmidt
Original Music Composer
Hans W. Geißendörfer
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Snowland
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What is Snowland about?
Based on the novel Hohaj by Elisabeth Rynell, it depicts the devastation felt by Elizabeth, a woman who had lost her husband in a car accident and wants to leave her three young children to join him in death by wandering out into the snowy deserts of Lapland. As she wanders through the snow, Elizabeth discovers the story of Aron and Ina, a couple who overcame dark secrets and over-controlling family members to be with each other.
Who directed Snowland?
Snowland was directed by Hans W. Geißendörfer.
Who stars in Snowland?
The principal cast of Snowland includes Thomas Kretschmann, Julia Jentsch, Maria Schrader, Ulrich Mühe, Oliver Stokowski.
When was Snowland released and how long is it?
Snowland was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Snowland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Snowland was composed by Irmin Schmidt.
Is Snowland based on a book or true story?
Snowland is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elisabeth Rynell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Snowland?
Snowland holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).