Der VIII. Grad
Synopsis
In an art studio in Hamburg, a young woman's body is found hanging up. A man from a homicide squad has developed new electronic equipment that allows him to analyze exactly who the perpetrator was. He moves into the studio for a few days to better research and investigate. Completely isolated and together with a corpse, he becomes addicted to drugs and seems to gradually go insane. And because things have to get even harder, he has to deal with the loss of his girlfriend, to whom he was a stranger shortly before. The end leads to morbid self-knowledge.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Matthias Bullach
Richard Backenbrecht
Robert Kowalewski
Mark Pazura
Martin Scholz
Patrick Gerber
Ines Witt
Kommissarin Anna Fürbas
Vivian Amelung
Julia
Matthias Pantel
Man
Katharina Apelt
Female Victim
Janin De Lux
Female Victim
Marja Vukovic
Female Victim
Charmeen Vois
Female Victim
Bojana Dravic
Female Victim
Till Kraemer
Cop
Marcin Laskowski
Dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 14, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Block
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Block
- Original Score
- Paulo dos Santos
- Original Title
- Der VIII. Grad
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Dablo Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Block
Robert Block
Paulo dos Santos
Ingo Dannecker
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Block
Writer
Ingo Dannecker
Producer
Robert Block
Director
Julian Hermannsen
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der VIII. Grad
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Der VIII. Grad about?
In an art studio in Hamburg, a young woman's body is found hanging up. A man from a homicide squad has developed new electronic equipment that allows him to analyze exactly who the perpetrator was. He moves into the studio for a few days to better research and investigate. Completely isolated and together with a corpse, he becomes addicted to drugs and seems to gradually go insane. And because things have to get even harder, he has to deal with the loss of his girlfriend, to whom he was a stranger shortly before. The end leads to morbid self-knowledge.
Who directed Der VIII. Grad?
Der VIII. Grad was directed by Robert Block.
Who stars in Der VIII. Grad?
The principal cast of Der VIII. Grad includes Matthias Bullach, Robert Kowalewski, Martin Scholz, Ines Witt, Vivian Amelung.
When was Der VIII. Grad released and how long is it?
Der VIII. Grad was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Der VIII. Grad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der VIII. Grad was composed by Paulo dos Santos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Der VIII. Grad?
Der VIII. Grad holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).