Import/Export
Synopsis
A nurse from Ukraine searches for a better life in the West, while an unemployed security guard from Austria heads East for the same reason. Both are looking for work, a new beginning, an existence, struggling to believe in themselves, to find a meaning in life...
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Official International TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-02
Top Cast
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Ekateryna Rak
Olga
Paul Hofmann
Pauli
Michael Thomas
Paulis Stiefvater
Susanne Lothar
Paulis Mutter
Natalija Baranova
Olgas Freundin (Ukraine)
Natalja Epureanu
Olgas Freundin (Wien)
Maria Hofstätter
Schwester Maria
Georg Friedrich
Pfleger Andi
Erich Finsches
Erich Schlager
Johannes Nussbaum
Sohn Einfamilienhaus
Lidiya Oleksandrivna Savka
Olgas Mutter
Dmytro Andriyovich Gachkov
Olgas Bruder
Miloslava Kubkova
Web Sex Hausmeisterin
Katka Ackermannová
Web Sex Girl
Lucie Radlová
Web Sex Girl
Zdenka Tothová
Web Sex Girl
Gerhard Komarek
Putzfirma Instruktor
Brigitte Kren
Pauls Mutter
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulrich Seidl
- Screenplay & Story
- Veronika Franz, Ulrich Seidl
- Original Score
- Roman Gottwald
- Original Title
- Import/Export
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Ukraine, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Slovak
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- Pronto Film, Ulrich Seidl Filmproduktion, Essential Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulrich Seidl
Veronika Franz, Ulrich Seidl
Roman Gottwald
Edward Lachman, Wolfgang Thaler
Christof Schertenleib
Lucki Stipetić, Ulrich Seidl, Klaus Pridnig
Department Leadership Roster
Veronika Franz
Screenplay
Ulrich Seidl
Director
Renate Martin
Production Design
Silvia Pernegger
Costume Design
Edward Lachman
Director of Photography
Ulrich Seidl
Screenplay
Christof Schertenleib
Editor
Wolfgang Thaler
Director of Photography
Andreas Donhauser
Production Design
Lucki Stipetić
Producer
Ulrich Seidl
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Import/Export
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What is Import/Export about?
A nurse from Ukraine searches for a better life in the West, while an unemployed security guard from Austria heads East for the same reason. Both are looking for work, a new beginning, an existence, struggling to believe in themselves, to find a meaning in life...
Who directed Import/Export?
Import/Export was directed by Ulrich Seidl.
Who stars in Import/Export?
The principal cast of Import/Export includes Ekateryna Rak, Paul Hofmann, Michael Thomas, Susanne Lothar, Natalija Baranova.
When was Import/Export released and how long is it?
Import/Export was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Import/Export?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Import/Export was composed by Roman Gottwald.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Import/Export?
Import/Export holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).