Appassionata
Synopsis
Based on a WW II legend: A German soldier awaiting his doom in the pocket of Stalingrad spots an undamaged piano in the no-man's land between the lines. The urge to play one more time becomes irresistible. -Appassionata- is inspired by an army postal service letter send by a German soldier from Stalingrad to his wife. The movie tells of the short moments in which soldiers try to escape the demons of war - of those rare instants in which longings and emotions out dare the maelstrom of daily cruelty and humanity wins over the frenzy of war.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mirko Echghi-Ghamsari
- Screenplay & Story
- Balthasar von Weymarn
- Original Title
- Appassionata
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Budget
- $60K
- Production Studios
- Grand Hotel Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mirko Echghi-Ghamsari
Balthasar von Weymarn
Department Leadership Roster
Balthasar von Weymarn
Writer
Mirko Echghi-Ghamsari
Director
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What is Appassionata about?
Based on a WW II legend: A German soldier awaiting his doom in the pocket of Stalingrad spots an undamaged piano in the no-man's land between the lines. The urge to play one more time becomes irresistible. -Appassionata- is inspired by an army postal service letter send by a German soldier from Stalingrad to his wife. The movie tells of the short moments in which soldiers try to escape the demons of war - of those rare instants in which longings and emotions out dare the maelstrom of daily cruelty and humanity wins over the frenzy of war.
Who directed Appassionata?
Appassionata was directed by Mirko Echghi-Ghamsari.
Who stars in Appassionata?
The principal cast of Appassionata includes Sebastian Ströbel, Marcel Miller, Andreas Diekmann.
When was Appassionata released and how long is it?
Appassionata was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 16m.