Sandstern
Synopsis
Set in West Germany in the 1980s, the tormented destiny of a young Turk confronted with uprooting and illness...
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Roland Kagan Sommer
Oktay (12 years old)
Katharina Thalbach
Anna
Taies Farzan
Fatma
Hilmi Sözer
Sabri
Erdal Yıldız
Oktay (45 years old)
Larisa Faber
Monika
Germain Wagner
Director
Marcus Eim
Thomas
Stefan Weinert
Thomas' father
Nora Koenig
Thomas' mother
Sinem Bilgi
Tina
Quatis Tarkington
Steve
Marion Bott
Luba
Rosalie Maes
Helga
Bartl Markus
Dr. Borgmeyer
Franck Sasonoff
Vittorio Maiullari
Stanley Evans
Markus
Kai Brillhart
Thorsten
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin & Beyond, San Francisco
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yilmaz Arslan
- Screenplay & Story
- Yilmaz Arslan
- Original Score
- Firas Hassan
- Original Title
- Sandstern
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- German, Italian, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Tarantula, Tarantula, MaxMa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yilmaz Arslan
Yilmaz Arslan
Firas Hassan
Jako Raybaut
Sophie Vercruysse
Donato Rotunno, Elise André, Yilmaz Arslan
Department Leadership Roster
Jako Raybaut
Director of Photography
Sophie Vercruysse
Editor
Yilmaz Arslan
Director
Yilmaz Arslan
Writer
Donato Rotunno
Producer
Elise André
Producer
Yilmaz Arslan
Producer
Carmen Di Pinto
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sandstern.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sandstern
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sandstern about?
Set in West Germany in the 1980s, the tormented destiny of a young Turk confronted with uprooting and illness...
Who directed Sandstern?
Sandstern was directed by Yilmaz Arslan.
Who stars in Sandstern?
The principal cast of Sandstern includes Roland Kagan Sommer, Katharina Thalbach, Taies Farzan, Hilmi Sözer, Erdal Yıldız.
When was Sandstern released and how long is it?
Sandstern was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Sandstern?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sandstern was composed by Firas Hassan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sandstern?
Sandstern holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).