The Open Universe
Das offene Universum
Synopsis
The whole world in one film: Robert, a young Dane, is shanghaied in Marseille, and via Acapulco he is abducted into the South Pacific. There he kills his father and seduces his mother. Then he explores the changing world. The end finds him in a Polynesian village, where the chief bestows him with a girl of his age-class. A novel of adventure, a novel of love, also an oratory of some sort.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Klaus Wyborny
- Screenplay & Story
- Klaus Wyborny
- Original Score
- Klaus Wyborny
- Original Title
- Das offene Universum
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- WDR, Klaus Wyborny Produktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Klaus Wyborny
Klaus Wyborny
Klaus Wyborny
Klaus Wyborny
Klaus Wyborny
Klaus Wyborny, Marion Kollbach, Cynthia Beatt
Department Leadership Roster
Klaus Wyborny
Director
Klaus Wyborny
Writer
Klaus Wyborny
Producer
Klaus Wyborny
Director of Photography
Klaus Wyborny
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Open Universe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Open Universe about?
The whole world in one film: Robert, a young Dane, is shanghaied in Marseille, and via Acapulco he is abducted into the South Pacific. There he kills his father and seduces his mother. Then he explores the changing world. The end finds him in a Polynesian village, where the chief bestows him with a girl of his age-class. A novel of adventure, a novel of love, also an oratory of some sort.
Who directed The Open Universe?
The Open Universe was directed by Klaus Wyborny.
Who stars in The Open Universe?
The principal cast of The Open Universe includes Christoph Hemmerling, Hanns Zischler, Tilda Swinton, Eckhard Rhode, Cynthia Beatt.
When was The Open Universe released and how long is it?
The Open Universe was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Open Universe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Open Universe was composed by Klaus Wyborny.