Roads
Synopsis
A young man from the Congo in search of his brother attempts to cross Europe's borders. In Morocco, he teams up with a sharp-witted British runaway who pinched his stepfather's recreational vehicle in order to escape from a family holiday. On their journey, the disparate duo have to make decisions that will also influence the lives of others.
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Roads (2019) - official trailer (english) (Fionn Whitehead, Stéphane Bak)
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-06
Top Cast
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Fionn Whitehead
Gyllen
Stéphane Bak
William
Moritz Bleibtreu
Luttger
Ben Chaplin
Paul
Marie Burchard
Valerie
Claudia Trujillo
Paul Brannigan
Alan
Kris Hunter
Josep Maria Alejandre
Doorman
Ricard Balada
Erasmus Student
Noé Blancafort
Customs Police
Christian Mupondo
Congolese Man 1
Yann Ebongé
Congolese Man 2
Hamza Kadri
Businessman
Genís Lama Montosa
Ferry Guy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sebastian Schipper
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Ziegenbalg, Sebastian Schipper
- Original Title
- Roads
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Lingala, French, English, Spanish, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Kazak Productions, ARTE, Missing Link Films, Komplizen Film, RadicalMedia, StudioCanal, WDR, ARD, ARD Degeto
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sebastian Schipper
Oliver Ziegenbalg, Sebastian Schipper
Matteo Cocco
Monica Coleman
Sebastian Schipper, David Keitsch
Department Leadership Roster
Sebastian Schipper
Producer
Oliver Ziegenbalg
Writer
Sebastian Schipper
Director
David Keitsch
Producer
Sebastian Schipper
Writer
Monica Coleman
Editor
Chloé Cambournac
Production Design
Jürgen Doering
Costume Design
Matteo Cocco
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roads
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What is Roads about?
A young man from the Congo in search of his brother attempts to cross Europe's borders. In Morocco, he teams up with a sharp-witted British runaway who pinched his stepfather's recreational vehicle in order to escape from a family holiday. On their journey, the disparate duo have to make decisions that will also influence the lives of others.
Who directed Roads?
Roads was directed by Sebastian Schipper.
Who stars in Roads?
The principal cast of Roads includes Fionn Whitehead, Stéphane Bak, Moritz Bleibtreu, Ben Chaplin, Marie Burchard.
When was Roads released and how long is it?
Roads was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Roads?
Roads holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).