Gutland
“A surreal village noir”
Synopsis
Early one summer morning a young man, with a secret stashed away in a duffel bag, emerges from the forest. In a nearby village he asks around for work, but the farmers, suspicious to the point of hostility, are not very forthcoming. Only when Lucy, the mayor’s unruly daughter, takes a liking to him, does the village change its attitude: he is promptly offered a job as a farmhand and a caravan to live in. As time passes and he is gradually integrated into the community, it emerges that he’s not the only one with a past to hide. Something sinister is lurking under the immaculate surface of this picturesque little world - and it is slowly drawing him in.
Top Cast
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Frederick Lau
Jens Fauser
Vicky Krieps
Lucy Loschetter
Gerdy Zint
Nikkel
Pit Bukowski
Marcel
Marco Lorenzini
Jos Gierens
Leo Folschette
Arno Kleyer
Christiane Hoffmann
Irène Schlosser
Martine Kohn
Fernande Loschetter
Irina Blanaru
Irina Kleyer
Sandy Schott
Sandy
Theo Lieser
Boris Loschetter
Guy Schwickerath
Bernard Bruck
Yvette Müller
Sylvie Clement
Sandro Pantanali
Sammy Kleyer
Roger Origer
Henri Loschetter
Marcel Heintz
Marko Mangen
Jean Koch
Jean
Pierette Heintz
Manon Gierens
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Govinda Van Maele
- Screenplay & Story
- Govinda Van Maele
- Original Score
- Dominique Depret
- Original Title
- Gutland
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB, Bauer & Blum, Les Films Fauves, Novak Prod, ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Govinda Van Maele
Govinda Van Maele
Dominique Depret
Narayan Van Maele
Stefan Stabenow
Gilles Chanial
Department Leadership Roster
Govinda Van Maele
Director
Govinda Van Maele
Screenplay
Stefan Stabenow
Editor
Audrey Hernu
Production Design
Natasha Francotte
Costume Design
Narayan Van Maele
Director of Photography
Gilles Chanial
Producer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gutland
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gutland about?
Early one summer morning a young man, with a secret stashed away in a duffel bag, emerges from the forest. In a nearby village he asks around for work, but the farmers, suspicious to the point of hostility, are not very forthcoming. Only when Lucy, the mayor’s unruly daughter, takes a liking to him, does the village change its attitude: he is promptly offered a job as a farmhand and a caravan to live in. As time passes and he is gradually integrated into the community, it emerges that he’s not the only one with a past to hide. Something sinister is lurking under the immaculate surface of this picturesque little world - and it is slowly drawing him in.
Who directed Gutland?
Gutland was directed by Govinda Van Maele.
Who stars in Gutland?
The principal cast of Gutland includes Frederick Lau, Vicky Krieps, Gerdy Zint, Pit Bukowski, Marco Lorenzini.
When was Gutland released and how long is it?
Gutland was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Gutland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gutland was composed by Dominique Depret.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gutland?
Gutland holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).