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6.7 / 10(202 votes)IMDbNC-1720052h 7m$891K Worldwide GrossGermany

Antibodies

Antikörper

“The Good is the Evil in It”

Synopsis

When a notorious German serial killer is captured after committing some of the most heinous acts against humanity ever imaginable, a farmer and police officer from a sleepy rural community on the outskirts of Berlin is drawn into the case as he searches for the answers to a murder that has shaken his tight-knit community.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Antibodies - Norman Reedus Scene

Type: Clip • Published 2013-01-08

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 24, 2005

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.47x ROI)

Production Budget

$1.9M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$891K

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.47x

-$1M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $1.9MWorldwide: $891K

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Christian Alvart
Screenplay & Story
Christian Alvart
Original Score
Michl Britsch
Original Title
Antikörper
Country of Origin
Germany
Spoken Languages
German
Runtime
2h 7m
Production Budget
$1.9M
Worldwide Gross
$891K
Production Studios
Kinowelt Filmproduktion, MedienKontor Movie GmbH, Starhaus Filmproduktion

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Christian Alvart

Screenplay & Story

Christian Alvart

Original Score & Music

Michl Britsch

Director of Photography

Hagen Bogdanski

Film Editing

Philipp Stahl

Producers

Theo Baltz, Boris Schönfelder

Department Leadership Roster

Christian Alvart

Christian Alvart

Director

Theo Baltz

Producer

Boris Schönfelder

Producer

Michl Britsch

Original Music Composer

Hagen Bogdanski

Director of Photography

Philipp Stahl

Editor

Christian Alvart

Christian Alvart

Screenplay

Rainer Werner

Rainer Werner

Stunt Coordinator

Christian M. Goldbeck

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NC-17

NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United States (MPAA)NC-17

Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Antibodies.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Antibodies

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Antibodies about?

When a notorious German serial killer is captured after committing some of the most heinous acts against humanity ever imaginable, a farmer and police officer from a sleepy rural community on the outskirts of Berlin is drawn into the case as he searches for the answers to a murder that has shaken his tight-knit community.

Who directed Antibodies?

Antibodies was directed by Christian Alvart.

Who stars in Antibodies?

The principal cast of Antibodies includes Wotan Wilke Möhring, André Hennicke, Heinz Hoenig, Norman Reedus, Ulrike Krumbiegel.

When was Antibodies released and how long is it?

Antibodies was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.

What was the box office and production budget of Antibodies?

Antibodies had a reported production budget of $1.9M and grossed $891K at the worldwide box office (0.47 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Antibodies?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Antibodies was composed by Michl Britsch.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Antibodies?

Antibodies holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).