What We Wanted
Was wir wollten
Synopsis
Alice and Niklas are a young couple who's biggest wish is to have a child of their own. After several failed attempts they decide to go on a holiday in Sardinia to clear their minds. There they meet a family from Austria that seems to have everything they ever wished for. But appearances can be deceiving...
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulrike Kofler
- Screenplay & Story
- Sandra Bohle, Ulrike Kofler, Marie Kreutzer
- Original Score
- Thomas-Adam Habuda
- Original Title
- Was wir wollten
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Film AG
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulrike Kofler
Sandra Bohle, Ulrike Kofler, Marie Kreutzer, Peter Stamm
Thomas-Adam Habuda
Robert Oberrainer
Marie Kreutzer
Alexander Glehr, Johanna Scherz
Department Leadership Roster
Ulrike Kofler
Director
Sandra Bohle
Screenplay
Ulrike Kofler
Screenplay
Alexander Glehr
Producer
Johanna Scherz
Producer
Robert Oberrainer
Director of Photography
Marie Kreutzer
Editor
Gerald Freimuth
Production Design
Monika Buttinger
Costume Design
Marie Kreutzer
Screenplay
Thomas-Adam Habuda
Original Music Composer
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FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is What We Wanted about?
Alice and Niklas are a young couple who's biggest wish is to have a child of their own. After several failed attempts they decide to go on a holiday in Sardinia to clear their minds. There they meet a family from Austria that seems to have everything they ever wished for. But appearances can be deceiving...
Who directed What We Wanted?
What We Wanted was directed by Ulrike Kofler.
Who stars in What We Wanted?
The principal cast of What We Wanted includes Lavinia Wilson, Elyas M'Barek, Anna Unterberger, Lukas Spisser, Iva Höpperger.
When was What We Wanted released and how long is it?
What We Wanted was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for What We Wanted?
The original motion picture soundtrack for What We Wanted was composed by Thomas-Adam Habuda.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What We Wanted?
What We Wanted holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).