Cigarbox Blues
“Three Chords: A, E, D”
Synopsis
Derek loves the blues, even outside his on stage perfomances. When the singer wakes up in a mental institution after a suicide attempt, he meets Adam, his devoted fan and a true pain in the ass. A story about two guitars, three chords and the beginning of a friendship.
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Hamburg Media School Trailer I Cigarbox Blues
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-04
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.2x
+$1K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Kaufmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Fentje Hanke
- Original Title
- Cigarbox Blues
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Budget
- $5K
- Worldwide Gross
- $6K
- Production Studios
- Hamburg Media School
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Kaufmann
Fentje Hanke
Ann-Kristin Bardi
Department Leadership Roster
Ann-Kristin Bardi
Producer
Christopher Kaufmann
Director
Fentje Hanke
Writer
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 Cigarbox Blues
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What is Cigarbox Blues about?
Derek loves the blues, even outside his on stage perfomances. When the singer wakes up in a mental institution after a suicide attempt, he meets Adam, his devoted fan and a true pain in the ass. A story about two guitars, three chords and the beginning of a friendship.
Who directed Cigarbox Blues?
Cigarbox Blues was directed by Christopher Kaufmann.
Who stars in Cigarbox Blues?
The principal cast of Cigarbox Blues includes Nicki von Tempelhoff, Alexander Finkenwirth, Anke Carmela Roder.
When was Cigarbox Blues released and how long is it?
Cigarbox Blues was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 23m.
What was the box office and production budget of Cigarbox Blues?
Cigarbox Blues had a reported production budget of $5K and grossed $6K at the worldwide box office (1.2 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cigarbox Blues?
Cigarbox Blues holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).