Curveball
Curveball - Wir machen die Wahrheit
“A true story. Unfortunately.”
Synopsis
Although he already has searched Iraq unsuccessfully for weapons of mass destruction as a member of a UN mission, German bio-weapons expert Arndt Wolf is still obsessed with the idea that Saddam Hussein is hiding something. Nobody around him is interested in this topic any more. This changes abruptly when an Iraqi asylum seeker claims to have been involved in the manufacture of chemical weapons. The German Federal Intelligence Service summons Dr. Wolf to ascertain the legitimacy of the claims made by the informant, who has been given the code name “Curveball”.
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CURVEBALL – A TRUE STORY. UNFORTUNATELY Trailer | PÖFF 2020
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale Special Gala)
Festival / Special Debut
October 8, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 17, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johannes Naber
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Keidel, Johannes Naber
- Original Score
- Johannes Naber
- Original Title
- Curveball - Wir machen die Wahrheit
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Bon Voyage Films, ARRI Media, SWR, NDR, BR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johannes Naber
Oliver Keidel, Johannes Naber
Johannes Naber
Sten Mende
Anne Jünemann
Amir Hamz, Christian Springer, Fahri Yardım
Department Leadership Roster
Jenni Werche
Production Design
Johannes Naber
Director
Amir Hamz
Producer
Oliver Keidel
Screenplay
Christian Springer
Producer
Fahri Yardım
Producer
Johannes Naber
Original Music Composer
Tamo Kunz
Production Design
Johannes Naber
Screenplay
Sten Mende
Director of Photography
Anne Jünemann
Editor
Juliane Maier
Costume Design
Christian Röhrs
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Curveball
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What is Curveball about?
Although he already has searched Iraq unsuccessfully for weapons of mass destruction as a member of a UN mission, German bio-weapons expert Arndt Wolf is still obsessed with the idea that Saddam Hussein is hiding something. Nobody around him is interested in this topic any more. This changes abruptly when an Iraqi asylum seeker claims to have been involved in the manufacture of chemical weapons. The German Federal Intelligence Service summons Dr. Wolf to ascertain the legitimacy of the claims made by the informant, who has been given the code name “Curveball”.
Who directed Curveball?
Curveball was directed by Johannes Naber.
Who stars in Curveball?
The principal cast of Curveball includes Sebastian Blomberg, Dar Salim, Virginia Kull, Thorsten Merten, Michael Wittenborn.
When was Curveball released and how long is it?
Curveball was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Curveball?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Curveball was composed by Johannes Naber.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Curveball?
Curveball holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).