The Unpolished
Die Unerzogenen
Synopsis
Stevie, a precocious 14-year-old girl must cope with the instabilities of her immoderate parents. When they decide to move to a small provincial town in Germany, Stevie attempts to slip into a normal life. Whilst her parents playfully escape their responsibilities, Stevie tries to make a good impression in town, spreading stories of grandeur and claiming to be the daughter of a diplomat. She makes progress. Yet the good weather doesn’t last and before long, she discovers that her parents have once more resorted to illegal means, as a way of supporting their leisurely lifestyle. As friends and hangers-on of her parents fill their new home, the chaos continually mounts. It is in this atmosphere of physical and emotional destruction, that Stevie must now start to define herself and perhaps even break free.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pia Marais
- Screenplay & Story
- Pia Marais, Horst Markgraf
- Original Score
- Jochen Arbeit
- Original Title
- Die Unerzogenen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- SWR/Debüt im Dritten, WDR, Pandora Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pia Marais
Pia Marais, Horst Markgraf
Jochen Arbeit
Department Leadership Roster
Pia Marais
Screenplay
Pia Marais
Director
Jochen Arbeit
Original Music Composer
Horst Markgraf
Screenplay
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What is The Unpolished about?
Stevie, a precocious 14-year-old girl must cope with the instabilities of her immoderate parents. When they decide to move to a small provincial town in Germany, Stevie attempts to slip into a normal life. Whilst her parents playfully escape their responsibilities, Stevie tries to make a good impression in town, spreading stories of grandeur and claiming to be the daughter of a diplomat. She makes progress. Yet the good weather doesn’t last and before long, she discovers that her parents have once more resorted to illegal means, as a way of supporting their leisurely lifestyle. As friends and hangers-on of her parents fill their new home, the chaos continually mounts. It is in this atmosphere of physical and emotional destruction, that Stevie must now start to define herself and perhaps even break free.
Who directed The Unpolished?
The Unpolished was directed by Pia Marais.
Who stars in The Unpolished?
The principal cast of The Unpolished includes Ceci Chuh, Birol Ünel, Pascale Schiller, Georg Friedrich, Joana Preiss.
When was The Unpolished released and how long is it?
The Unpolished was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Unpolished?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Unpolished was composed by Jochen Arbeit.