Bloodsuckers
Blutsauger
“A Marxist Vampire Comedy”
Synopsis
1928: Lyovuschka, a Soviet worker, is cast in the role of Trotsky for Eisenstein‘s latest film, but quickly finds his dreams of an actor‘s life shattered when Trotsky falls into Stalin‘s disfavor. Exiled from his homeland, he poses as a wealthy baron and finds himself stuck in a glamorous seaside resort in Germany awaiting a barge that will take him to Hollywood. A summer romance kicks off when he meets the eccentric factory owner Octavia Flambow-Jansen - it's just too bad there are vampires around.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Bloodsuckers | Official Trailer | Berlinale 2021
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-17
Top Cast
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Alexandre Koberidze
Ljowushka
Lilith Stangenberg
Octavia
Alexander Herbst
Jakob
Corinna Harfouch
Tante Erkentrud
Andreas Döhler
Dr. Humburg
Daniel Hoesl
Bonin
Kyung-Taek Lie
Algae collector
Darja Lewin Chalem
Rosa
Mareike Beykirch
Jewka
Bruno Derksen
Bruno
Anton Gonopolski
Eisenstein
Ludwig Sporrer
Pharmacist
Michael Baute
Bauer
Markus Nechleba
Turncoat worker
Martin Hansen
Hans
Juan Felipe Amaya González
Franz
Christopher Kane
Policeman
Ira Kane
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Moscow International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julian Radlmaier
- Screenplay & Story
- Julian Radlmaier
- Original Title
- Blutsauger
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- faktura film, Ludwig Kameraverleih, Maier Bros.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julian Radlmaier
Julian Radlmaier
Markus Koob
Julian Radlmaier
Kirill Krasovskiy, Yuliya Mishkinene
Department Leadership Roster
Kirill Krasovskiy
Producer
Julian Radlmaier
Screenplay
Julian Radlmaier
Director
Yuliya Mishkinene
Producer
Markus Koob
Director of Photography
Reinhild Blaschke
Production Design
Sara Wendt
Costume Design
Julian Radlmaier
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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BD Release: 2021-2025
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Berlinale
71th berlin international film festival line-up
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bloodsuckers
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What is Bloodsuckers about?
1928: Lyovuschka, a Soviet worker, is cast in the role of Trotsky for Eisenstein‘s latest film, but quickly finds his dreams of an actor‘s life shattered when Trotsky falls into Stalin‘s disfavor. Exiled from his homeland, he poses as a wealthy baron and finds himself stuck in a glamorous seaside resort in Germany awaiting a barge that will take him to Hollywood. A summer romance kicks off when he meets the eccentric factory owner Octavia Flambow-Jansen - it's just too bad there are vampires around.
Who directed Bloodsuckers?
Bloodsuckers was directed by Julian Radlmaier.
Who stars in Bloodsuckers?
The principal cast of Bloodsuckers includes Alexandre Koberidze, Lilith Stangenberg, Alexander Herbst, Corinna Harfouch, Andreas Döhler.
When was Bloodsuckers released and how long is it?
Bloodsuckers was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bloodsuckers?
Bloodsuckers holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).