Breaking the Surface
Auftauchen
Synopsis
Having just landed a gig with a trendy magazine, young photographer Nadja celebrates at the local disco, where she bumps into Darius, a 20-year-old skateboarder. Although her frankness at first scares him, the two quickly become a couple, and as their intoxicating affair takes off, they seem like passionate soul mates. Soon, however, career demands and emotional intensity gradually put a strain on their rapport, and things turn even more complicated...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Felicitas Korn
- Screenplay & Story
- Felicitas Korn
- Original Score
- Ron Schickler
- Original Title
- Auftauchen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Erber & Koch
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Felicitas Korn
Felicitas Korn
Ron Schickler
Kay Gauditz
Ulrike Tortora
Judith Erber, Bernhard Koch
Department Leadership Roster
Felicitas Korn
Director
Felicitas Korn
Writer
Kay Gauditz
Director of Photography
Ulrike Tortora
Editor
Oliver Hoese
Production Design
Judith Erber
Producer
Bernhard Koch
Producer
Ron Schickler
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breaking the Surface
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What is Breaking the Surface about?
Having just landed a gig with a trendy magazine, young photographer Nadja celebrates at the local disco, where she bumps into Darius, a 20-year-old skateboarder. Although her frankness at first scares him, the two quickly become a couple, and as their intoxicating affair takes off, they seem like passionate soul mates. Soon, however, career demands and emotional intensity gradually put a strain on their rapport, and things turn even more complicated...
Who directed Breaking the Surface?
Breaking the Surface was directed by Felicitas Korn.
Who stars in Breaking the Surface?
The principal cast of Breaking the Surface includes Henriette Heinze, Golo Euler, Sabine Bach, Wolfgang Packhäuser, Till Trenkel.
When was Breaking the Surface released and how long is it?
Breaking the Surface was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Breaking the Surface?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Breaking the Surface was composed by Ron Schickler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Breaking the Surface?
Breaking the Surface holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).