Arboretum
Synopsis
Erik and his best friend Sebastian are two teenagers in a small town on the German border that once ran between East and West. Their parents are struggling with their own demons and they are bullied at school. Life doesn't seem to offer the two outsiders any perspective either. And so they start planning their revenge on their tormentors and do shooting exercises with the old NVA rifle of Erik's father. Driven by a voice from the swamp, Erik increasingly drifts into the darkness. Only when he meets a young punk girl his world suddenly turn upside down. And so he has to choose between what makes him happy and his dark thoughts, which seem inseparable from his friendship with Sebastian. But in a world of violence, there is inevitably an escalation that will shake the foundations of the small village on the edge of the former German-German border forever.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julian Richberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Julian Richberg
- Original Title
- Arboretum
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
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Julian Richberg
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Writer
Julian Richberg
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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 Arboretum
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What is Arboretum about?
Erik and his best friend Sebastian are two teenagers in a small town on the German border that once ran between East and West. Their parents are struggling with their own demons and they are bullied at school. Life doesn't seem to offer the two outsiders any perspective either. And so they start planning their revenge on their tormentors and do shooting exercises with the old NVA rifle of Erik's father. Driven by a voice from the swamp, Erik increasingly drifts into the darkness. Only when he meets a young punk girl his world suddenly turn upside down. And so he has to choose between what makes him happy and his dark thoughts, which seem inseparable from his friendship with Sebastian. But in a world of violence, there is inevitably an escalation that will shake the foundations of the small village on the edge of the former German-German border forever.
Who directed Arboretum?
Arboretum was directed by Julian Richberg.
Who stars in Arboretum?
The principal cast of Arboretum includes Oskar Bökelmann, Niklas Doddo, Volker Figge, Elena Halangk, Anna Jung.
When was Arboretum released and how long is it?
Arboretum was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Arboretum?
Arboretum holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).