

When We Leave
Die Fremde
Synopsis
Umay is a young woman of Turkish descent, fighting for an independent and self-determined life in Germany against the resistance of her family. Her struggle initiates a dynamic, which results in a life-threatening situation.
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When We Leave (Die Fremde) - Trailer with English SubtitlesOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-04
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Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 24, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 7, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Feo Aladag
- Screenplay & Story
- Feo Aladag
- Original Score
- Stéphane Moucha, Max Richter
- Original Title
- Die Fremde
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish, German
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- WDR, Independent Artists Filmproduktion, Telepool, Majestic Film, Zusatz, ARTE, Fox International Productions Germany
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Feo Aladag
Feo Aladag
Stéphane Moucha, Max Richter
Judith Kaufmann
Andrea Mertens
Feo Aladag, Züli Aladag, Katja De Bock, Daria Moheb Zandi, Andreas Schreitmüller
Department Leadership Roster
Feo Aladag
Director
Feo Aladag
Writer
Feo Aladag
Producer
Züli Aladag
Producer
Katja De Bock
Producer
Daria Moheb Zandi
Producer
Andreas Schreitmüller
Producer
Stéphane Moucha
Original Music Composer
Max Richter
Original Music Composer
Judith Kaufmann
Director of Photography
Andrea Mertens
Editor
Silke Buhr
Production Design
Gioia Raspé
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When We Leave
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What is When We Leave about?
Umay is a young woman of Turkish descent, fighting for an independent and self-determined life in Germany against the resistance of her family. Her struggle initiates a dynamic, which results in a life-threatening situation.
Who directed When We Leave?
When We Leave was directed by Feo Aladag.
Who stars in When We Leave?
The principal cast of When We Leave includes Sibel Kekilli, Nizam Schiller, Derya Alabora, Settar Tanrıöğen, Tamer Yiğit.
When was When We Leave released and how long is it?
When We Leave was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
How much did When We Leave make at the box office?
When We Leave grossed $1.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for When We Leave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When We Leave was composed by Stéphane Moucha, Max Richter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When We Leave?
When We Leave holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).



















