Krabat
“Everything in this world has its price.”
Synopsis
A 14-year-old orphan named Krabat flees the horrors of the 30 Years War by becoming an apprentice to an ominous master of a mysterious mill. Krabat is not only taught the craft of milling, but is also instructed in the sinister world of the darker arts. When the life of his friend and protector is threatened, Krabat must struggle to free himself from an evil sorcerer's control in a gripping fight for freedom, friendship and love.
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Krabat Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-12
Top Cast
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David Kross
Krabat
Daniel Brühl
Tonda
Robert Stadlober
Lyschko
Hanno Koffler
Juro
Christian Redl
Meister - Evil Sorcerer
Paula Kalenberg
Kantorka
Anna Thalbach
Worschula
Charly Hübner
Michal
Tom Wlaschiha
Hanzo
Moritz Grove
Merten
Sven Hönig
Andrusch
Stefan Haschke
Staschko
David Fischbach
Lobosch
Daniel Steiner
Petar
Tom Lass
Kubo
Daniel Fripan
Kito
Ionut Baias
Baro
Peter Rappenglück
Pest Helper #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 9, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Kreuzpaintner
- Screenplay & Story
- Otfried Preußler, Michael Gutmann, Marco Kreuzpaintner
- Original Score
- Annette Focks
- Original Title
- Krabat
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Production Studios
- Krabat Filmproduktion, Claussen+Wöbke Filmproduktion, B.A. Filmproduktion, SevenPictures Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Kreuzpaintner
Otfried Preußler, Michael Gutmann, Marco Kreuzpaintner
Annette Focks
Daniel Gottschalk
Hansjörg Weißbrich
Ulrike Putz, Jakob Claussen, Thomas Wöbke
Department Leadership Roster
Marco Kreuzpaintner
Director
Christian M. Goldbeck
Production Design
Michael Gutmann
Writer
Marco Kreuzpaintner
Writer
Ulrike Putz
Producer
Daniel Gottschalk
Director of Photography
Jakob Claussen
Producer
Thomas Wöbke
Producer
Hansjörg Weißbrich
Editor
Annette Focks
Original Music Composer
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 Krabat
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What is Krabat about?
A 14-year-old orphan named Krabat flees the horrors of the 30 Years War by becoming an apprentice to an ominous master of a mysterious mill. Krabat is not only taught the craft of milling, but is also instructed in the sinister world of the darker arts. When the life of his friend and protector is threatened, Krabat must struggle to free himself from an evil sorcerer's control in a gripping fight for freedom, friendship and love.
Who directed Krabat?
Krabat was directed by Marco Kreuzpaintner.
Who stars in Krabat?
The principal cast of Krabat includes David Kross, Daniel Brühl, Robert Stadlober, Hanno Koffler, Christian Redl.
When was Krabat released and how long is it?
Krabat was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Krabat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Krabat was composed by Annette Focks.
Is Krabat based on a book or true story?
Krabat is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Otfried Preußler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Krabat?
Krabat holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).