A Voluntary Year
Das freiwillige Jahr
Synopsis
Encouraged by her father who hopes to save her from a life in the provinces, Jette is about to spend a year volunteering overseas. But love stands in the way of her father's plans, and she no longer knows what she wants.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulrich Köhler, Henner Winckler
- Screenplay & Story
- Henner Winckler, Ulrich Köhler
- Original Title
- Das freiwillige Jahr
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Sutor Kolonko, WDR, ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulrich Köhler, Henner Winckler
Henner Winckler, Ulrich Köhler
Patrick Orth
Laura Lauzemis
Ingmar Trost
Department Leadership Roster
Laura Lauzemis
Editor
Patrick Orth
Director of Photography
Ulrich Köhler
Director
Henner Winckler
Director
Ingmar Trost
Producer
Henner Winckler
Screenplay
Ulrich Köhler
Screenplay
Pelin Gebhard
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Voluntary Year
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What is A Voluntary Year about?
Encouraged by her father who hopes to save her from a life in the provinces, Jette is about to spend a year volunteering overseas. But love stands in the way of her father's plans, and she no longer knows what she wants.
Who directed A Voluntary Year?
A Voluntary Year was directed by Ulrich Köhler, Henner Winckler.
Who stars in A Voluntary Year?
The principal cast of A Voluntary Year includes Maj-Britt Klenke, Sebastian Rudolph, Thomas Schubert, Stefan Stern, Katrin Röver.
When was A Voluntary Year released and how long is it?
A Voluntary Year was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.