Malina
Synopsis
An unusual story of a triangular relationship in Vienna. A woman shares an apartment with a man named Malina. The woman meets Ivan and falls under his spell. It will be her last great passion. Her feelings are so strong and all-encompassing that Ivan can neither understand nor return them.
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MALINA (Schroeter) 1991 - DVD Trailer (eng. sub.)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-11
Top Cast
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Isabelle Huppert
Die Frau
Mathieu Carrière
Malina
Can Togay
Ivan
Fritz Schediwy
Father
Isolde Barth
Mutter der Frau
Libgart Schwarz
Miss Jelinek
Peter Kern
Bulgare
Wiebke Frost
Schwester
Lolita Chammah
Kind
Hanno Pöschl
Briefträger
Bernd Stegemann
Veranstalter
Oana Solomon
Gertrud Roll
Kellnerin
Lisa Kreuzer
Die Frau (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Schroeter
- Screenplay & Story
- Elfriede Jelinek, Patricia Moraz, Ingeborg Bachmann
- Original Score
- Giacomo Manzoni
- Original Title
- Malina
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Kuchenreuther Filmproduktion GmbH, Neue Studio Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Schroeter
Elfriede Jelinek, Patricia Moraz, Ingeborg Bachmann
Giacomo Manzoni
Elfi Mikesch
Juliane Lorenz
Thomas Kuchenreuther, Steffen Kuchenreuther, Peter Pochlatko
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Schroeter
Director
Elfriede Jelinek
Writer
Patricia Moraz
Writer
Giacomo Manzoni
Original Music Composer
Alberte Barsacq
Costume Design
Thomas Kuchenreuther
Producer
Juliane Lorenz
Editor
Steffen Kuchenreuther
Producer
Elfi Mikesch
Director of Photography
Alberte Barsacq
Production Design
Peter Pochlatko
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Malina
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What is Malina about?
An unusual story of a triangular relationship in Vienna. A woman shares an apartment with a man named Malina. The woman meets Ivan and falls under his spell. It will be her last great passion. Her feelings are so strong and all-encompassing that Ivan can neither understand nor return them.
Who directed Malina?
Malina was directed by Werner Schroeter.
Who stars in Malina?
The principal cast of Malina includes Isabelle Huppert, Mathieu Carrière, Can Togay, Fritz Schediwy, Isolde Barth.
When was Malina released and how long is it?
Malina was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Malina?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Malina was composed by Giacomo Manzoni.
Is Malina based on a book or true story?
Malina is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ingeborg Bachmann".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Malina?
Malina holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).