Half a Life
Ein halbes Leben
Synopsis
A young woman is found raped and bludgeoned to death. Her father can’t reconcile himself with her death, and even less with the fact that the murderer was never found. Half of his life he continues the search. Finally, after more than 20 years, as DNA-analysis becomes a factor in forensic medicine, new perspectives open.
Top Cast
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Matthias Habich
Peter Grabowski
Josef Hader
Ulrich Lenz
Franziska Walser
Marianne Grabowski
Wolfgang Böck
Max Hauer
Ingrid Burkhard
Frau Molnar
Ursula Strauss
Beate
Katharina Straßer
Sabine
Cornelius Obonya
Paul Raich
Franziska Weisz
Dr. Anna Lorenz
Wolfgang S. Zechmayer
Anna Yntema
Kristina Yntema
Bernhard Majcen
Verkäufer
Veronika Polly
Verkäuferin / Tierhandlung
Alois Frank
Anna Moik-Stötzer
Michael Pascher
Christian Pogats
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nikolaus Leytner
- Screenplay & Story
- Nikolaus Leytner
- Original Score
- Matthias Weber
- Original Title
- Ein halbes Leben
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, ORF, Allegro Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nikolaus Leytner
Nikolaus Leytner
Matthias Weber
Hermann Dunzendorfer
Andreas Kopriva
Helmut Grasser
Department Leadership Roster
Nikolaus Leytner
Director
Nikolaus Leytner
Writer
Hermann Dunzendorfer
Director of Photography
Andreas Kopriva
Editor
Helmut Grasser
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Half a Life
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What is Half a Life about?
A young woman is found raped and bludgeoned to death. Her father can’t reconcile himself with her death, and even less with the fact that the murderer was never found. Half of his life he continues the search. Finally, after more than 20 years, as DNA-analysis becomes a factor in forensic medicine, new perspectives open.
Who directed Half a Life?
Half a Life was directed by Nikolaus Leytner.
Who stars in Half a Life?
The principal cast of Half a Life includes Matthias Habich, Josef Hader, Franziska Walser, Wolfgang Böck, Ingrid Burkhard.
When was Half a Life released and how long is it?
Half a Life was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Half a Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Half a Life was composed by Matthias Weber.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Half a Life?
Half a Life holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).