Summer
Sommer
Synopsis
Because he can't accompany his father, a German army officer, on his next deployment in Somalia, 15-year-old Tim has to move in with his grandmother on the North Sea island of Amrum. There, the cool skater from Berlin, who seems to magically attract problems, immediately loses his reputation as a freak and difficult outsider. Only chubby Eric, who suffers teasing and attacks from the surfer clique around rich Lars, stands by him. When Tim also falls in love with pretty Vic, Lars' girlfriend, a fight is inevitable.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Marzuk
- Screenplay & Story
- Peer Klehmet, Sebastian Wehlings
- Original Title
- Sommer
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Marzuk
Peer Klehmet, Sebastian Wehlings
Ian Blumers
Ewa Karlström, Andreas Ulmke-Smeaton
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Marzuk
Director
Peer Klehmet
Screenplay
Sebastian Wehlings
Screenplay
Ewa Karlström
Producer
Andreas Ulmke-Smeaton
Producer
Ian Blumers
Director of Photography
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 Summer
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What is Summer about?
Because he can't accompany his father, a German army officer, on his next deployment in Somalia, 15-year-old Tim has to move in with his grandmother on the North Sea island of Amrum. There, the cool skater from Berlin, who seems to magically attract problems, immediately loses his reputation as a freak and difficult outsider. Only chubby Eric, who suffers teasing and attacks from the surfer clique around rich Lars, stands by him. When Tim also falls in love with pretty Vic, Lars' girlfriend, a fight is inevitable.
Who directed Summer?
Summer was directed by Mike Marzuk.
Who stars in Summer?
The principal cast of Summer includes Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht, Jannis Niewöhner, Julian Krüger, Sonja Gerhardt, Laura Vietzen.
When was Summer released and how long is it?
Summer was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Summer?
Summer holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).