Hinterland
Synopsis
Vienna, 1920. The Austro-Hungarian Empire has collapsed. Peter Perg returns home from the Great War, after years of captivity. But the Vienna he comes home to is nothing like the place he once knew. The new Austrian Republic thrives on social and artistic freedom, but anti-democratic movements and unemployment loom overhead. A stranger in his hometown, his life takes a turn for the worse when one of his former comrades is murdered. Suddenly the mysterious killings of veterans are mounting. Personally connected to the victims, Perg decides to bring the killer to justice. He finds an ally in the cool-headed forensic doctor Theresa Körner, with whom he has a deeper, shared history. Their investigation leads them into the darkest corners of the city, as they confront a brutal and systematic killer and intrigues from within the police force. But when the killer’s net closes around Perg himself, he faces the moral dilemma of his life.
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Hinterland (2021) trailer | Directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-07
Top Cast
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Murathan Muslu
Perg
Liv Lisa Fries
Körner
Max von der Groeben
Severin
Marc Limpach
Renner
Matthias Schweighöfer
Josef
Margarethe Tiesel
Concierge
Maximilien Jadin
Hoffmann
Aaron Friesz
Kovacs
Stipe Erceg
Bauer
Timo Wagner
Krainer
Trystan Pütter
Gerster
Germain Wagner
Starkenberg
Peter Moucka
Steiner
Milton Martins
Captain
Miriam Fontaine
Anna Perg
Marlene Pribil
Marlene Perg
Jeanne Werner
Prostitute in Brandweinhalle
Konstantin Rommelfangen
Sesta
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 26, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stefan Ruzowitzky
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Buchschwenter, Hanno Pinter, Stefan Ruzowitzky
- Original Score
- Kyan Bayani
- Original Title
- Hinterland
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Amour Fou Luxembourg, Film Fund Luxembourg, FreibeuterFilm, Lieblingsfilm, Philophon, SCOPE Pictures, Square One Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stefan Ruzowitzky
Robert Buchschwenter, Hanno Pinter, Stefan Ruzowitzky
Kyan Bayani
Benedict Neuenfels
Oliver Neumann
Alexander Dumreicher-Ivanceanu, Bady Minck, Sabine Moser, Oliver Neumann
Department Leadership Roster
Stefan Ruzowitzky
Director
Martin Reiter
Production Design
Andreas Sobotka
Production Design
Robert Buchschwenter
Screenplay
Hanno Pinter
Screenplay
Stefan Ruzowitzky
Screenplay
Alexander Dumreicher-Ivanceanu
Producer
Bady Minck
Producer
Sabine Moser
Producer
Oliver Neumann
Producer
Kyan Bayani
Original Music Composer
Benedict Neuenfels
Director of Photography
Oliver Neumann
Editor
Uli Simon
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hinterland
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What is Hinterland about?
Vienna, 1920. The Austro-Hungarian Empire has collapsed. Peter Perg returns home from the Great War, after years of captivity. But the Vienna he comes home to is nothing like the place he once knew. The new Austrian Republic thrives on social and artistic freedom, but anti-democratic movements and unemployment loom overhead. A stranger in his hometown, his life takes a turn for the worse when one of his former comrades is murdered. Suddenly the mysterious killings of veterans are mounting. Personally connected to the victims, Perg decides to bring the killer to justice. He finds an ally in the cool-headed forensic doctor Theresa Körner, with whom he has a deeper, shared history. Their investigation leads them into the darkest corners of the city, as they confront a brutal and systematic killer and intrigues from within the police force. But when the killer’s net closes around Perg himself, he faces the moral dilemma of his life.
Who directed Hinterland?
Hinterland was directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky.
Who stars in Hinterland?
The principal cast of Hinterland includes Murathan Muslu, Liv Lisa Fries, Max von der Groeben, Marc Limpach, Matthias Schweighöfer.
When was Hinterland released and how long is it?
Hinterland was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Hinterland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hinterland was composed by Kyan Bayani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hinterland?
Hinterland holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).