Fish Takes Off
Fisch lernt fliegen
Synopsis
A young woman stands on the Rialto Bridge in Venice; in a cool box is her dead goldfish. Initially she had planned to let it be carried out to sea. But then an emotion that is even stronger causes her misgivings, and so she packs the fish up again. In the surreal setting of an empty city, she sets out in search of lost meaning.
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Salka Weber
young woman
Alessandro Bressanello
Concierge
Julia Edtmeier
Friend
Florian Carove
Gondoliere
Dominic Oley
Author
Somerset Barnard
Street Musician
Pino D'Angiò
Self
Clemens Berndorff
Waiter
Anna Rieser
Woman
Michelangelo Adamo
Barkeeper
Filippo Bollani
Junior Concierge
Marsha Fenwick
Tourist
Stan Fenwick
Tourist
Gustavo Frigerio
Guest
Lorenzo Saverio Mirate
Friend
Giacomo Pavanello
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlinale (Perspektive Deutsches Kino)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Deniz Cooper
- Original Title
- Fisch lernt fliegen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Deniz Cooper
Salka Weber, Deniz Cooper
Department Leadership Roster
Deniz Cooper
Director
Salka Weber
Producer
Deniz Cooper
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fish Takes Off
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What is Fish Takes Off about?
A young woman stands on the Rialto Bridge in Venice; in a cool box is her dead goldfish. Initially she had planned to let it be carried out to sea. But then an emotion that is even stronger causes her misgivings, and so she packs the fish up again. In the surreal setting of an empty city, she sets out in search of lost meaning.
Who directed Fish Takes Off?
Fish Takes Off was directed by Deniz Cooper.
Who stars in Fish Takes Off?
The principal cast of Fish Takes Off includes Salka Weber, Alessandro Bressanello, Julia Edtmeier, Florian Carove, Dominic Oley.
When was Fish Takes Off released and how long is it?
Fish Takes Off was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.