Transit
Synopsis
In an attempt to flee Nazi-occupied France, Georg assumes the identity of a dead author but soon finds himself stuck in Marseilles, where he falls in love with Maria, a young woman searching for her missing husband.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official International TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-08
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Franz Rogowski
Georg
Paula Beer
Marie
Godehard Giese
Richard
Lilien Batman
Driss
Barbara Auer
Architect / Frau
Matthias Brandt
Bartender / Narrator
Sebastian Hülk
Paul
Àlex Brendemühl
Mexican Consul
Ronald Kukulies
Heinz
Maryam Zaree
Melissa
Emilie de Preissac
Chambermaid in Paris Hotel
Antoine Oppenheim
Binnet
Louison Tresallet
Jean Binnet
Justus von Dohnányi
Conductor
Trystan Pütter
American Consul
Ronald Kukulies
Agnès Regolo
Thierry Otin
Release History & Theatrical Window
BAFICI - Buenos Aires Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 1, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 25, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Petzold
- Screenplay & Story
- Christian Petzold
- Original Score
- Stefan Will
- Original Title
- Transit
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Schramm Film, Neon Productions, ARTE France Cinéma, ZDF/Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Petzold
Christian Petzold, Anna Seghers
Stefan Will
Hans Fromm
Bettina Böhler
Antonin Dedet, Florian Koerner von Gustorf, Michael Weber
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Petzold
Director
Stefan Will
Original Music Composer
Klaus-Dieter Gruber
Production Design
Bettina Böhler
Editor
Katharina Ost
Costume Design
Christian Petzold
Screenplay
Hans Fromm
Director of Photography
Antonin Dedet
Producer
Florian Koerner von Gustorf
Producer
Michael Weber
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Transit.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Transit.
***Dramă***
War: World War II
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
Abstrusest 2
Radarr
Radarr List
df
fd
Drama
Similar Titles to Transit
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.8
7.1
10.0
6.9Anime
6.8
6.0
6.7
4.2
5.1
5.5
6.3
6.9
5.6
More Like Transit
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Transit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Transit about?
In an attempt to flee Nazi-occupied France, Georg assumes the identity of a dead author but soon finds himself stuck in Marseilles, where he falls in love with Maria, a young woman searching for her missing husband.
Who directed Transit?
Transit was directed by Christian Petzold.
Who stars in Transit?
The principal cast of Transit includes Franz Rogowski, Paula Beer, Godehard Giese, Lilien Batman, Barbara Auer.
When was Transit released and how long is it?
Transit was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did Transit make at the box office?
Transit grossed $1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Transit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Transit was composed by Stefan Will.
Is Transit based on a book or true story?
Transit is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anna Seghers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Transit?
Transit holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).