Freunde
Synopsis
On the day of his wife's funeral, Patrick intends to take his own life. But suddenly Malte shows up at his home, his best friend from his youth, whom he hasn't seen in over 30 years. While Malte apparently wants to seamlessly continue the old friendship, Patrick remains distant at first and reproaches the unexpected visitor for his disappearance from the small town and out of his life at the time. He wonders what Malte wants from him and why he's back now of all times. Over the course of a day and night they spend at Patrick's parents' house, the scene of their youth, it turns out that Malte hasn't turned up again by accident. Things are said that were previously unsaid. The next morning, both men see their lives in a completely new light and nothing is the same anymore.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick Ostermann
- Screenplay & Story
- David Ungureit
- Original Score
- Stefan Will
- Original Title
- Freunde
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- HR, ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick Ostermann
David Ungureit
Stefan Will
Leah Striker
Stefan Blau
Department Leadership Roster
Rick Ostermann
Director
Leah Striker
Director of Photography
David Ungureit
Writer
Stefan Blau
Editor
Katharina Schnelting
Costume Design
Steffen Wagener
Visual Effects Supervisor
Anette Reuther
Production Design
Jochen Schnelle
Visual Effects Supervisor
Stefan Will
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Freunde.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Freunde
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Freunde about?
On the day of his wife's funeral, Patrick intends to take his own life. But suddenly Malte shows up at his home, his best friend from his youth, whom he hasn't seen in over 30 years. While Malte apparently wants to seamlessly continue the old friendship, Patrick remains distant at first and reproaches the unexpected visitor for his disappearance from the small town and out of his life at the time. He wonders what Malte wants from him and why he's back now of all times. Over the course of a day and night they spend at Patrick's parents' house, the scene of their youth, it turns out that Malte hasn't turned up again by accident. Things are said that were previously unsaid. The next morning, both men see their lives in a completely new light and nothing is the same anymore.
Who directed Freunde?
Freunde was directed by Rick Ostermann.
Who stars in Freunde?
The principal cast of Freunde includes Ulrich Matthes, Justus von Dohnányi.
When was Freunde released and how long is it?
Freunde was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Freunde?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Freunde was composed by Stefan Will.