Wartburg
Synopsis
In 2009, two family fathers in Budapest who had lost their jobs and all their money decided that the solution to their problems would be to rob a post office, with a Wartburg. Lacking any previous experience, they studied movies to learn the trade. The robbery did not go as planned and ended with the escape vehicle breaking down in front of a prison. Who where they and why would anybody chose such a solution? The film explores the real events of an absurd and tragic story from 2009 through the eyes of a Swedish filmmaker.
Top Cast
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Göteborg Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Borbás
- Screenplay & Story
- David Borbás, Orsolya Vida
- Original Title
- Wartburg
- Country of Origin
- Hungary, Sweden
- Release Date
- 31/01/2016
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian, Swedish
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Borbás
David Borbás, Orsolya Vida
Csaba Szentgáli
Dániel Tokár
David Borbás
Department Leadership Roster
David Borbás
Producer
Dániel Tokár
Editor
David Borbás
Screenplay
David Borbás
Director
Orsolya Vida
Screenplay
Csaba Szentgáli
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Wartburg.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wartburg
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wartburg about?
In 2009, two family fathers in Budapest who had lost their jobs and all their money decided that the solution to their problems would be to rob a post office, with a Wartburg. Lacking any previous experience, they studied movies to learn the trade. The robbery did not go as planned and ended with the escape vehicle breaking down in front of a prison. Who where they and why would anybody chose such a solution? The film explores the real events of an absurd and tragic story from 2009 through the eyes of a Swedish filmmaker.
Who directed Wartburg?
Wartburg was directed by David Borbás.
Who stars in Wartburg?
The principal cast of Wartburg includes Márton Kisteleki, Gábor Nagy, Zoltán Háberman, József Kó, Zsolt Pápai.
When was Wartburg released and how long is it?
Wartburg was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 13m.