The Black Square
Das schwarze Quadrat
Synopsis
VINCENT, a struggling art-thief and failed artist, stole Malewitsch’s legendary abstract painting the „Black Square”. The sale and handover to a Russian Oligarch and his designated art expert MARTHA is set to take place on a cruise ship. When Vincent and his younger partner NILS realise that their principal accomplice will not show-up to provide the boarding tickets and fake ID’s, they desperately overbear two men in order to sneak their way onto the ship. To their horror they quickly learn that their victims are part of the cruise ship’s entertainment act. Desperate not to blow their cover, Vincent and Nils take on their roles as David Bowie and Elvis Presley doubles with varying degrees of success. Despite his best efforts, Vincent’s talents hardly convince the passengers and it does not take long until various crew members discover their true identities and the value of their loot. A wild goose chase for the “Black Square” breaks loose in the belly of the cruise ship…
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The Black Square Trailer Youtube | Comedy Crime Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
German Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Meister
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Meister
- Original Score
- Andreas Lucas
- Original Title
- Das schwarze Quadrat
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Frisbeefilms, ZDF, Port au Prince Films, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Meister
Peter Meister
Andreas Lucas
Jan Ruschke
Manuel Bickenbach, Alexander Bickenback
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Meister
Director
Peter Meister
Screenplay
Manuel Bickenbach
Producer
Alexander Bickenback
Producer
Jan Ruschke
Editor
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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What is The Black Square about?
VINCENT, a struggling art-thief and failed artist, stole Malewitsch’s legendary abstract painting the „Black Square”. The sale and handover to a Russian Oligarch and his designated art expert MARTHA is set to take place on a cruise ship. When Vincent and his younger partner NILS realise that their principal accomplice will not show-up to provide the boarding tickets and fake ID’s, they desperately overbear two men in order to sneak their way onto the ship. To their horror they quickly learn that their victims are part of the cruise ship’s entertainment act. Desperate not to blow their cover, Vincent and Nils take on their roles as David Bowie and Elvis Presley doubles with varying degrees of success. Despite his best efforts, Vincent’s talents hardly convince the passengers and it does not take long until various crew members discover their true identities and the value of their loot. A wild goose chase for the “Black Square” breaks loose in the belly of the cruise ship…
Who directed The Black Square?
The Black Square was directed by Peter Meister.
Who stars in The Black Square?
The principal cast of The Black Square includes Bernhard Schütz, Jacob Matschenz, Sandra Hüller, Pheline Roggan, Christopher Schärf.
When was The Black Square released and how long is it?
The Black Square was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Square?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Square was composed by Andreas Lucas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Black Square?
The Black Square holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).