Berlin Alexanderplatz
Synopsis
In 2015, thirty year old refugee Francis, the sole survivor of a boat that illegally crossed the Mediterranean, is drawn into Berlin's seedy underbelly.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-09
Top Cast
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Welket Bungué
Francis
Jella Haase
Mieze
Albrecht Schuch
Reinhold
Joachim Król
Pums
Annabelle Mandeng
Eva
Nils Verkooijen
Berta
Richard Fouofié Djimeli
Ottu
Mira Elisa Goeres
Katie
Rufina Neumann
Moni
Lena Schmidtke
Elli
Faris Saleh
Masud
Benny O. Arthur
Dealer
Lukhanyo Bele
Ayub
Thelma Buabeng
Amira
Michael Davies
Bantu
Thola von Hulbert
Ida
Jehdiah Bassey
Zannoovi
Thomas Lawinky
Karl
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 22, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$263K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burhan Qurbani
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Behnke, Burhan Qurbani, Alfred Döblin
- Original Score
- Dascha Dauenhauer
- Original Title
- Berlin Alexanderplatz
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Netherlands, South Africa, Canada, France
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 3h 4m
- Worldwide Gross
- $263K
- Production Studios
- Lemming Film, ZDF, Wild At Art, Sommerhaus Filmproduktion, Entertainment One, ARTE, Two Oceans Production (TOP), Beta Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burhan Qurbani
Martin Behnke, Burhan Qurbani, Alfred Döblin
Dascha Dauenhauer
Yoshi Heimrath
Philipp Thomas
Leif Alexis, Jochen Laube, Fabian Maubach
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Behnke
Writer
Burhan Qurbani
Writer
Burhan Qurbani
Director
Leif Alexis
Producer
Jochen Laube
Producer
Fabian Maubach
Producer
Yoshi Heimrath
Director of Photography
Silke Buhr
Production Design
Philipp Thomas
Editor
Dascha Dauenhauer
Original Music Composer
Frank Kaminski
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Berlin Alexanderplatz
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Berlin Alexanderplatz about?
In 2015, thirty year old refugee Francis, the sole survivor of a boat that illegally crossed the Mediterranean, is drawn into Berlin's seedy underbelly.
Who directed Berlin Alexanderplatz?
Berlin Alexanderplatz was directed by Burhan Qurbani.
Who stars in Berlin Alexanderplatz?
The principal cast of Berlin Alexanderplatz includes Welket Bungué, Jella Haase, Albrecht Schuch, Joachim Król, Annabelle Mandeng.
When was Berlin Alexanderplatz released and how long is it?
Berlin Alexanderplatz was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 3h 4m.
How much did Berlin Alexanderplatz make at the box office?
Berlin Alexanderplatz grossed $263K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Berlin Alexanderplatz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Berlin Alexanderplatz was composed by Dascha Dauenhauer.
Is Berlin Alexanderplatz based on a book or true story?
Berlin Alexanderplatz is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alfred Döblin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Berlin Alexanderplatz?
Berlin Alexanderplatz holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).