Berlin '36
“Nazi Germany 1936. Gretel Bergman is one of Hitler's best gold medal contenders. And she's Jewish.”
Synopsis
Berlin 36 is a 2009 German film telling the fate of Jewish athlete Gretel Bergmann in the 1936 Summer Olympics. She was replaced by the Nazi regime by an athlete later discovered to be a man. The film is based on a true story and was released in Germany on September 10, 2009. Reporters at Der Spiegel challenged the historical basis for many of the events in the film, pointing to arrest records and medical examinations indicating German authorities did not learn Dora Ratjen was male until 1938.
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BERLIN 36 - UK TRAILER - PECCADILLO PICTURESOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-15
Top Cast
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Karoline Herfurth
Gretel Bergmann
Sebastian Urzendowsky
Marie Ketteler
Axel Prahl
Hans Waldmann
Robert Gallinowski
Sigfrid Kulmbach
Thomas Thieme
Hans von Tschammer und Osten
Johann von Bülow
Karl Ritter von Halt
August Zirner
Edwin Bergmann
Maria Happel
Paula Bergmann
Franz Dinda
Rudolph Bergmann
Leon Seidel
Walter Bergmann
Marita Breuer
Eleonore Ketteler
Otto Tausig
Leo Löwenstein
Elena Uhlig
Frau Vogel
Julie Engelbrecht
Elisabeth „Lilly“ Vogt
John Keogh
Avery Brundage
Klara Manzel
Martin Wißner
Matthias Redlhammer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kaspar Heidelbach
- Screenplay & Story
- Lothar Kurzawa
- Original Score
- Arno Steffen
- Original Title
- Berlin '36
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kaspar Heidelbach
Lothar Kurzawa, Eric Friedler
Arno Steffen
Achim Poulheim
Hedy Altschiller
Gerhard Schmidt, Jörn Klamroth, Doris J. Heinze
Department Leadership Roster
Kaspar Heidelbach
Director
Lothar Kurzawa
Screenplay
Lucia Faust
Costume Design
Götz Weidner
Production Design
Achim Poulheim
Director of Photography
Gerhard Schmidt
Producer
Eric Friedler
Writer
Jörn Klamroth
Producer
Doris J. Heinze
Producer
Hedy Altschiller
Editor
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 Berlin '36
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What is Berlin '36 about?
Berlin 36 is a 2009 German film telling the fate of Jewish athlete Gretel Bergmann in the 1936 Summer Olympics. She was replaced by the Nazi regime by an athlete later discovered to be a man. The film is based on a true story and was released in Germany on September 10, 2009. Reporters at Der Spiegel challenged the historical basis for many of the events in the film, pointing to arrest records and medical examinations indicating German authorities did not learn Dora Ratjen was male until 1938.
Who directed Berlin '36?
Berlin '36 was directed by Kaspar Heidelbach.
Who stars in Berlin '36?
The principal cast of Berlin '36 includes Karoline Herfurth, Sebastian Urzendowsky, Axel Prahl, Robert Gallinowski, Thomas Thieme.
When was Berlin '36 released and how long is it?
Berlin '36 was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Berlin '36?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Berlin '36 was composed by Arno Steffen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Berlin '36?
Berlin '36 holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).