Gun-shy
Schussangst
Synopsis
Dito Tsintsadze's drama focuses on a loner whose life changes dramatically, when he gets to know a beautiful, but strange girl. Lukas, a young man doing "meals on wheels" instead of military service, doesn't have many friends and leads a boring life, until he meets Isabella. The fascinating girl soon becomes his best friend, but Lukas learns she has a sexual relationship to her stepfather. Thus, he is obsessed with the idea of delivering Isabella by killing the man..
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dito Tsintsadze
- Screenplay & Story
- Dito Tsintsadze
- Original Score
- Dito Tsintsadze, Giorgi Tsintsadze
- Original Title
- Schussangst
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Tatfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dito Tsintsadze
Dito Tsintsadze, Dirk Kurbjuweit
Dito Tsintsadze, Giorgi Tsintsadze
Manuel Mack
Vessela Martschewski
Selma Brenner
Department Leadership Roster
Dito Tsintsadze
Director
Dana Liebe
Costume Design
Dito Tsintsadze
Screenplay
Vessela Martschewski
Editor
Selma Brenner
Producer
Manuel Mack
Director of Photography
Thilo Mengler
Production Design
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gun-shy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gun-shy about?
Dito Tsintsadze's drama focuses on a loner whose life changes dramatically, when he gets to know a beautiful, but strange girl. Lukas, a young man doing "meals on wheels" instead of military service, doesn't have many friends and leads a boring life, until he meets Isabella. The fascinating girl soon becomes his best friend, but Lukas learns she has a sexual relationship to her stepfather. Thus, he is obsessed with the idea of delivering Isabella by killing the man..
Who directed Gun-shy?
Gun-shy was directed by Dito Tsintsadze.
Who stars in Gun-shy?
The principal cast of Gun-shy includes Fabian Hinrichs, Lavinia Wilson, Johan Leysen, Ingeborg Westphal, Rudolf W. Marnitz.
When was Gun-shy released and how long is it?
Gun-shy was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Gun-shy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gun-shy was composed by Dito Tsintsadze, Giorgi Tsintsadze.
Is Gun-shy based on a book or true story?
Gun-shy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dirk Kurbjuweit".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gun-shy?
Gun-shy holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).