Smile
Synopsis
The young and lonesome 18year old Mercedes visits the legendary techno festival "Heimat" for the first time in her life. She is longingly hoping for experiences of proximity, joy and intensity. Instead, she finds herself confronted with the abysses of this alleged perfect world. In the end, Mercedes sees no way out without committing an act of violence.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steffen Köhn
- Screenplay & Story
- Silke Eggert, Steffen Köhn, Prodromos Antoniadis
- Original Title
- Smile
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steffen Köhn
Silke Eggert, Steffen Köhn, Prodromos Antoniadis
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Steffen Köhn
Director
Silke Eggert
Writer
Steffen Köhn
Writer
Prodromos Antoniadis
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What is Smile about?
The young and lonesome 18year old Mercedes visits the legendary techno festival "Heimat" for the first time in her life. She is longingly hoping for experiences of proximity, joy and intensity. Instead, she finds herself confronted with the abysses of this alleged perfect world. In the end, Mercedes sees no way out without committing an act of violence.
Who directed Smile?
Smile was directed by Steffen Köhn.
Who stars in Smile?
The principal cast of Smile includes Julia Dietze, Mercedes Müller, Christoph Bach, Mehmet Sözer, Eva Nürnberg.
When was Smile released and how long is it?
Smile was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.