Chasing the Line
Klammer
Synopsis
Barely 22, Franz Klammer finds himself at the “eye of the storm” when he shows up for the men’s downhill competition at the 1976 Winter Olympic Games. Since the previous season the charismatic newcomer has won virtually every race. The pressure from the media and the public and the hopes of an entire nation are off the scales. His sponsor is pushing him to switch equipment right before the competition, the weather is getting steadily worse, and his toughest rivals know that Franz has to do better than just a flawless run. Franz senses that he has to find his own path and that only the love of his life can give him the strength to do that. This is the most important race of his life in which he skis a line that nobody even thought was possible and which will make him to this day a legend in the sport of downhill skiing.
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Julian Waldner
Franz Klammer
Valerie Huber
Eva Klammer
Wiltrud Schreiner
Selma Sturmberger
Fabian Schiffkorn
Helmut Langwallner
Harry Lampl
Heinz Prüller
Noah L. Perktold
Werner Grissmann
Wolfgang Oliver
Charly Kahr
Doris Dexl
Mutter von Franz
Arnold Dörfler
Vater von Franz
Marii Weichsler
Barbara Klammer
Robert Reinagl
Pepi Fischer
Markus Zett
Michael Kuhn
Tobias Resch
Sepp Walcher
Benedikt Kalcher
Klaus Eberhard
Raphaël Tschudi
Bernhard Russi
Fabian Kiener
Jimmy Steiner
Sebastian Krähenbühl
Raymond Pittet
Thomas Pohn
Professor
Release History & Theatrical Window
German Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andreas Schmied
- Screenplay & Story
- Elisabeth Schmied, Andreas Schmied
- Original Title
- Klammer
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Epo-Film, Samsara Filmproduktion, Sabotage Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andreas Schmied
Elisabeth Schmied, Andreas Schmied
Andreas Thalhammer
Gerd Berner
Department Leadership Roster
Andreas Schmied
Director
Elisabeth Schmied
Writer
Andreas Schmied
Writer
Gerd Berner
Editor
Andreas Thalhammer
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chasing the Line
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What is Chasing the Line about?
Barely 22, Franz Klammer finds himself at the “eye of the storm” when he shows up for the men’s downhill competition at the 1976 Winter Olympic Games. Since the previous season the charismatic newcomer has won virtually every race. The pressure from the media and the public and the hopes of an entire nation are off the scales. His sponsor is pushing him to switch equipment right before the competition, the weather is getting steadily worse, and his toughest rivals know that Franz has to do better than just a flawless run. Franz senses that he has to find his own path and that only the love of his life can give him the strength to do that. This is the most important race of his life in which he skis a line that nobody even thought was possible and which will make him to this day a legend in the sport of downhill skiing.
Who directed Chasing the Line?
Chasing the Line was directed by Andreas Schmied.
Who stars in Chasing the Line?
The principal cast of Chasing the Line includes Julian Waldner, Valerie Huber, Wiltrud Schreiner, Fabian Schiffkorn, Harry Lampl.
When was Chasing the Line released and how long is it?
Chasing the Line was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chasing the Line?
Chasing the Line holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).