System Crasher
Systemsprenger
Synopsis
Wherever 9-year-old Benni ends up, she is expelled. She has become what child protection services call a “system crasher.” But she is not looking to change her ways, and has one goal: go back home to her mother. When anger management trainer Micha is hired to help, suddenly there is hope.
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BFI At Home | Woman With a Movie Camera: System Crasher Q&A with director Nora FingscheidtOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2020-12-10
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Helena Zengel
Benni
Albrecht Schuch
Michael Heller
Gabriela Maria Schmeide
Frau Bafané
Lisa Hagmeister
Mutter
Maryam Zaree
Elli Heller
Melanie Straub
Dr. Schönemann
Matthias Brenner
Erzieher Wolfgang
Teddy Teclebrhan
Erzieher Robert
Gisa Flake
Lehrerin
Axel Werner
Bauer Bockelmann
Imke Büchel
Frau Herzog
Victoria Trauttmansdorff
Silvia
Jana Julia Roth
Erzieherin Saskia
Peter Schneider
Erzieher Fabio
Roland Bonjour
Jens
Barbara Philipp
Heimleiterin Redekamp
Hanife Sylejmani
Verkäuferin
Steffi Kühnert
Nette Autofahrerin
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nora Fingscheidt
- Screenplay & Story
- Nora Fingscheidt, Bernd Lange
- Original Score
- John Gürtler
- Original Title
- Systemsprenger
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Kineo Filmproduktion, Oma Inge Film, Weydemann Bros., ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nora Fingscheidt
Nora Fingscheidt, Bernd Lange
John Gürtler
Yunus Roy Imer
Julia Kovalenko, Stephan Bechinger
Jakob D. Weydemann, Jonas Weydemann, Peter Hartwig
Department Leadership Roster
Nora Fingscheidt
Director
Nora Fingscheidt
Writer
Jakob D. Weydemann
Producer
Jonas Weydemann
Producer
John Gürtler
Original Music Composer
Yunus Roy Imer
Director of Photography
Peter Hartwig
Producer
Ulé Barcelos
Costume Design
Julia Kovalenko
Editor
Stephan Bechinger
Editor
Marie-Luise Balzer
Production Design
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About System Crasher
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What is System Crasher about?
Wherever 9-year-old Benni ends up, she is expelled. She has become what child protection services call a “system crasher.” But she is not looking to change her ways, and has one goal: go back home to her mother. When anger management trainer Micha is hired to help, suddenly there is hope.
Who directed System Crasher?
System Crasher was directed by Nora Fingscheidt.
Who stars in System Crasher?
The principal cast of System Crasher includes Helena Zengel, Albrecht Schuch, Gabriela Maria Schmeide, Lisa Hagmeister, Maryam Zaree.
When was System Crasher released and how long is it?
System Crasher was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for System Crasher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for System Crasher was composed by John Gürtler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for System Crasher?
System Crasher holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).