Westwind
Synopsis
Set in the Summer of 1988 and based on real events, the film tells the story of East-German twins Isabel and Doreen, two aspiring oarswomen, whose lives are changed dramatically during a training camp at Lake Balaton in Hungary. There, the girls make the acquaintance of West-German friends Arne and Nico. The holiday flirt soon turns serious when Doreen and Arne fall in love. As the end of their stay approaches, Arne asks the inseparable sisters to flee to the West with him…
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Thalheim
- Screenplay & Story
- Ilja Haller, Susann Schimk
- Original Score
- Christian Conrad
- Original Title
- Westwind
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian, German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- credofilm, Laokoon Filmgroup, ARTE, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Thalheim
Ilja Haller, Susann Schimk
Christian Conrad
Eeva Fleig
Stefan Kobe, Christoph Sturm, Oliver Grothoff
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Thalheim
Director
Nadine Kremeier
Costume Design
Christian Conrad
Original Music Composer
Stefan Kobe
Editor
Eeva Fleig
Director of Photography
Christoph Sturm
Editor
Susanne Abel
Production Design
Oliver Grothoff
Editor
János Breckl
Costume Design
Ilja Haller
Screenplay
Susann Schimk
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Westwind
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What is Westwind about?
Set in the Summer of 1988 and based on real events, the film tells the story of East-German twins Isabel and Doreen, two aspiring oarswomen, whose lives are changed dramatically during a training camp at Lake Balaton in Hungary. There, the girls make the acquaintance of West-German friends Arne and Nico. The holiday flirt soon turns serious when Doreen and Arne fall in love. As the end of their stay approaches, Arne asks the inseparable sisters to flee to the West with him…
Who directed Westwind?
Westwind was directed by Robert Thalheim.
Who stars in Westwind?
The principal cast of Westwind includes Friederike Becht, Luise Heyer, Franz Dinda, Volker Bruch, Hannes Wegener.
When was Westwind released and how long is it?
Westwind was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Westwind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Westwind was composed by Christian Conrad.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Westwind?
Westwind holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).