Great Freedom
Große Freiheit
Synopsis
In post-war Germany, liberation by the Allies does not mean freedom for everyone. Hans Hoffmann is repeatedly imprisoned under Paragraph 175, which criminalizes homosexuality. Nevertheless, over the decades, he continues his quest for freedom and love, even if he finds it in the most unusual places.
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Official International Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-06
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Franz Rogowski
Hans Hoffmann
Georg Friedrich
Viktor
Anton von Lucke
Leo Giese
Thomas Prenn
Oskar
Thomas Stecher
Guard 1968
Alfred Hartung
Guard 1945
Thomas Wehling
Guard 1957
Mex Schlüpfer
Buddy Viktor
David Burnell IV
Ally
Fabian Stumm
Police Officer
Joachim Schönfeld
Guard
Klaus Huhle
Judge
Andreas Patton
Prosecutor
Daniel Wagner
Criminal defense attorney
Ulrich Faßnacht
Sanitary room attendant
Johannes Cramer
American soldier
Dan Lestrade
Barkeeper
Ernst Sigot
Gay man at the toilet
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 63 DaysMelbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 4, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 6, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 18, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$219K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sebastian Meise
- Screenplay & Story
- Sebastian Meise, Thomas Reider
- Original Score
- Peter Brötzmann, Nils Petter Molvær
- Original Title
- Große Freiheit
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Worldwide Gross
- $219K
- Production Studios
- FreibeuterFilm, Rohfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sebastian Meise
Sebastian Meise, Thomas Reider
Peter Brötzmann, Nils Petter Molvær
Crystel Fournier
Joana Scrinzi
Benny Drechsel, Sabine Moser, Oliver Neumann
Department Leadership Roster
Sebastian Meise
Director
Sebastian Meise
Screenplay
Thomas Reider
Screenplay
Benny Drechsel
Producer
Sabine Moser
Producer
Oliver Neumann
Producer
Joana Scrinzi
Editor
Crystel Fournier
Director of Photography
Peter Brötzmann
Original Music Composer
Nils Petter Molvær
Original Music Composer
Michael Randel
Production Design
Tanja Hausner
Costume Design
Andrea Hölzl
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Great Freedom
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What is Great Freedom about?
In post-war Germany, liberation by the Allies does not mean freedom for everyone. Hans Hoffmann is repeatedly imprisoned under Paragraph 175, which criminalizes homosexuality. Nevertheless, over the decades, he continues his quest for freedom and love, even if he finds it in the most unusual places.
Who directed Great Freedom?
Great Freedom was directed by Sebastian Meise.
Who stars in Great Freedom?
The principal cast of Great Freedom includes Franz Rogowski, Georg Friedrich, Anton von Lucke, Thomas Prenn, Thomas Stecher.
When was Great Freedom released and how long is it?
Great Freedom was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
How much did Great Freedom make at the box office?
Great Freedom grossed $219K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Great Freedom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Great Freedom was composed by Peter Brötzmann, Nils Petter Molvær.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Great Freedom?
Great Freedom holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).