Head Under Water
Freischwimmer
Synopsis
Something terrible is about to happen in a small town in Germany. Nobody knows the reason why, except one person: Rico Bartsch. The 15-year old grammar school pupil, an absolute outsider, is in love with the most beautiful girl at his school. What in the beginning is a longing that can never be fulfilled will come true at the end of the story. Beautiful Regine will beg for Rico’s love. Until then several inhabitants of the town will die an unnatural death...
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Frederick Lau
Rico Bartsch
August Diehl
Martin Wegner
Fritzi Haberlandt
Michaela Rammelow
Dagmar Manzel
Anita Bartsch
Alice Dwyer
Regine Weyler
Devid Striesow
Richard Sammer
Jürgen Tarrach
Hubert Quitter
Traute Hoess
Karin Durst
Philipp Danne
Robert Greiner
Waldemar Kobus
Kellner
Ricarda Juelich
Elea Geissler
Nicholas Bodeux
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andreas Kleinert
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Wendrich
- Original Score
- Andreas Hoge
- Original Title
- Freischwimmer
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Typhoon Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andreas Kleinert
Thomas Wendrich
Andreas Hoge
Johann Feindt
Gisela Zick
Kathrin Bullemer, Friedrich Wildfeuer, Gebhard Henke, Frank Tönsmann
Department Leadership Roster
Andreas Kleinert
Director
Dorothee Kriener
Costume Design
Gisela Zick
Editor
Kathrin Bullemer
Producer
Friedrich Wildfeuer
Producer
Gebhard Henke
Producer
Frank Tönsmann
Producer
Gabriele Wolff
Production Design
Andreas Hoge
Original Music Composer
Johann Feindt
Director of Photography
Thomas Wendrich
Screenplay
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 Head Under Water
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What is Head Under Water about?
Something terrible is about to happen in a small town in Germany. Nobody knows the reason why, except one person: Rico Bartsch. The 15-year old grammar school pupil, an absolute outsider, is in love with the most beautiful girl at his school. What in the beginning is a longing that can never be fulfilled will come true at the end of the story. Beautiful Regine will beg for Rico’s love. Until then several inhabitants of the town will die an unnatural death...
Who directed Head Under Water?
Head Under Water was directed by Andreas Kleinert.
Who stars in Head Under Water?
The principal cast of Head Under Water includes Frederick Lau, August Diehl, Fritzi Haberlandt, Dagmar Manzel, Alice Dwyer.
When was Head Under Water released and how long is it?
Head Under Water was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Head Under Water?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Head Under Water was composed by Andreas Hoge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Head Under Water?
Head Under Water holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).