Colors in the Dark
Satte Farben vor Schwarz
Synopsis
Anita and Fred have been a couple for 50 years, and happily married for nearly as long. They have two grown children, and their grandchildren are finishing school. Both can look back at a fulfilling past, but their lives are still rich and vibrant. The fact that Fred is terribly ill has been hidden from the family. For the first time in all these years, Fred takes some liberties, which his wife interprets as an affront. Never before has she felt so abandoned. Although she starts to question her relationship, a love like theirs cannot end so easily. Indeed it should never end.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sophie Heldman
- Screenplay & Story
- Felix zu Knyphausen, Sophie Heldman
- Original Score
- Balz Bachmann
- Original Title
- Satte Farben vor Schwarz
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion, unafilm, ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sophie Heldman
Felix zu Knyphausen, Sophie Heldman
Balz Bachmann
Christine A. Maier
Isabel Meier
Anke Scheib, Titus Kreyenberg, Georg Steinert, Andrea Hanke, Lilian Räber
Department Leadership Roster
Sophie Heldman
Director
Felix zu Knyphausen
Writer
Sophie Heldman
Writer
Isabel Meier
Editor
Christine A. Maier
Director of Photography
Anke Scheib
Producer
Manfred Schneider
Costume Design
Titus Kreyenberg
Producer
Georg Steinert
Producer
Andrea Hanke
Producer
Lilian Räber
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Colors in the Dark
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What is Colors in the Dark about?
Anita and Fred have been a couple for 50 years, and happily married for nearly as long. They have two grown children, and their grandchildren are finishing school. Both can look back at a fulfilling past, but their lives are still rich and vibrant. The fact that Fred is terribly ill has been hidden from the family. For the first time in all these years, Fred takes some liberties, which his wife interprets as an affront. Never before has she felt so abandoned. Although she starts to question her relationship, a love like theirs cannot end so easily. Indeed it should never end.
Who directed Colors in the Dark?
Colors in the Dark was directed by Sophie Heldman.
Who stars in Colors in the Dark?
The principal cast of Colors in the Dark includes Bruno Ganz, Senta Berger, Barnaby Metschurat, Carina Wiese, Leonie Benesch.
When was Colors in the Dark released and how long is it?
Colors in the Dark was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
How much did Colors in the Dark make at the box office?
Colors in the Dark grossed $1.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Colors in the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Colors in the Dark was composed by Balz Bachmann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Colors in the Dark?
Colors in the Dark holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).