Sheer Madness
Heller Wahn
Synopsis
Two women–a literature professor and a painter–start to rely upon their friendship as an alternative to their unhappy relationships with the men in their lives.
Top Cast
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Hanna Schygulla
Olga
Angela Winkler
Ruth
Peter Striebeck
Franz
Christine Fersen
Erika
Franz Buchrieser
Dieter
Wladimir Yordanoff
Alexaj
Agnes Fink
Ruth's mother
Felix Moeller
Christof
Jochen Striebeck
Bruno
Helga Ballhaus
Therese Affolter
Werner Eichhorn
Peter Aust
Carla Egerer
Irene Clarin
Felix von Manteuffel
Axel Milberg
Doris Schade
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 20, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Margarethe von Trotta
- Screenplay & Story
- Margarethe von Trotta
- Original Score
- Nicolas Economou
- Original Title
- Heller Wahn
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Losange, WDR, Neue Bioskop Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margarethe von Trotta
Margarethe von Trotta
Nicolas Economou
Michael Ballhaus
Dagmar Hirtz
Eberhard Junkersdorf, Margaret Ménégoz
Department Leadership Roster
Margarethe von Trotta
Director
Margarethe von Trotta
Writer
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Eberhard Junkersdorf
Producer
Monika Hasse
Costume Design
Margaret Ménégoz
Producer
Nicolas Economou
Original Music Composer
Dagmar Hirtz
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sheer Madness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sheer Madness about?
Two women–a literature professor and a painter–start to rely upon their friendship as an alternative to their unhappy relationships with the men in their lives.
Who directed Sheer Madness?
Sheer Madness was directed by Margarethe von Trotta.
Who stars in Sheer Madness?
The principal cast of Sheer Madness includes Hanna Schygulla, Angela Winkler, Peter Striebeck, Christine Fersen, Franz Buchrieser.
When was Sheer Madness released and how long is it?
Sheer Madness was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Sheer Madness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sheer Madness was composed by Nicolas Economou.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sheer Madness?
Sheer Madness holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).