Risks + Side Effects
Risiken & Nebenwirkungen
Synopsis
A routine check-up reveals that the Pilates trainer Kathrin is suffering from kidney disease and needs a transplant. Her husband Arnold is a successful architect in the middle of a large project and is afraid of donating one of his kidneys. Götz, a friend of the couple's, would undergo the operation immediately if it means saving Kathrin's life - even though this causes problems with his partner Diana. Confronted by issues of life and death, the fragility of the relationships within and between the couples is laid bare. Eventually, the question can no longer be avoided: what is true love?
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
German Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Kreihsl
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Kreihsl
- Original Title
- Risiken & Nebenwirkungen
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Epo-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Kreihsl
Michael Kreihsl, Stefan Vögel
Wolfgang Thaler
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Thaler
Director of Photography
Michael Kreihsl
Screenplay
Michael Kreihsl
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is Risks + Side Effects about?
A routine check-up reveals that the Pilates trainer Kathrin is suffering from kidney disease and needs a transplant. Her husband Arnold is a successful architect in the middle of a large project and is afraid of donating one of his kidneys. Götz, a friend of the couple's, would undergo the operation immediately if it means saving Kathrin's life - even though this causes problems with his partner Diana. Confronted by issues of life and death, the fragility of the relationships within and between the couples is laid bare. Eventually, the question can no longer be avoided: what is true love?
Who directed Risks + Side Effects?
Risks + Side Effects was directed by Michael Kreihsl.
Who stars in Risks + Side Effects?
The principal cast of Risks + Side Effects includes Samuel Finzi, Inka Friedrich, Thomas Mraz, Pia Hierzegger, Michaela Kis.
When was Risks + Side Effects released and how long is it?
Risks + Side Effects was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Risks + Side Effects?
Risks + Side Effects holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).