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6.5 / 10(67 votes)IMDb20212h 56mGermany

Fabian: Going to the Dogs

Fabian oder der Gang vor die Hunde

Synopsis

In 1930s Berlin, Dr. Jakob Fabian, who works by day in advertising for a cigarette company and by night wanders the streets of the city, falls in love with an actress. As her career begins to blossom, prospects for his future begin to wane.

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Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-17

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Berlin International Film Festival (Virtual)

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

March 4, 2022

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$178

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Dominik Graf
Screenplay & Story
Constantin Lieb, Dominik Graf
Original Score
Richie Beirach, Florian van Volxem, Sven Rossenbach
Original Title
Fabian oder der Gang vor die Hunde
Country of Origin
Germany
Spoken Languages
German
Runtime
2h 56m
Production Budget
$178
Production Studios
Lupa Film, Amilux Film, Studio Babelsberg Motion Pictures, ZDF, ARTE

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Dominik Graf

Screenplay & Story

Constantin Lieb, Dominik Graf, Norbert Maass, Erich Kästner

Original Score & Music

Richie Beirach, Florian van Volxem, Sven Rossenbach

Director of Photography

Hanno Lentz

Film Editing

Claudia Wolscht

Producers

Felix von Boehm

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Erich Kästner

Department Leadership Roster

Barbara Grupp

Costume Design

Markus Pütterich

Stunt Coordinator

Florian van Volxem

Original Music Composer

Sven Rossenbach

Original Music Composer

Constantin Lieb

Screenplay

Felix von Boehm

Producer

Hanno Lentz

Director of Photography

Dominik Graf

Dominik Graf

Director

Dominik Graf

Dominik Graf

Screenplay

Claus-Jürgen Pfeiffer

Production Design

Claudia Wolscht

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fabian: Going to the Dogs

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Fabian: Going to the Dogs about?

In 1930s Berlin, Dr. Jakob Fabian, who works by day in advertising for a cigarette company and by night wanders the streets of the city, falls in love with an actress. As her career begins to blossom, prospects for his future begin to wane.

Who directed Fabian: Going to the Dogs?

Fabian: Going to the Dogs was directed by Dominik Graf.

Who stars in Fabian: Going to the Dogs?

The principal cast of Fabian: Going to the Dogs includes Tom Schilling, Albrecht Schuch, Saskia Rosendahl, Michael Wittenborn, Petra Kalkutschke.

When was Fabian: Going to the Dogs released and how long is it?

Fabian: Going to the Dogs was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 56m.

Who composed the musical score for Fabian: Going to the Dogs?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Fabian: Going to the Dogs was composed by Richie Beirach, Florian van Volxem, Sven Rossenbach.

Is Fabian: Going to the Dogs based on a book or true story?

Fabian: Going to the Dogs is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Erich Kästner".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Fabian: Going to the Dogs?

Fabian: Going to the Dogs holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).