Europa Europa
“A True Story”
Synopsis
A Jewish boy separated from his family in the early days of WWII poses as a German orphan and is taken into the heart of the Nazi world as a 'war hero' and eventually becomes a Hitler Youth.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Europa Europa Official Trailer #1 - AndrÉ Wilms Movie (1990) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Marco Hofschneider
Salomon 'Sally' Perel
André Wilms
Robert
Ashley Wanninger
Eric
Klaus Abramowsky
Salomon's Father
Michèle Gleizer
Salomon's Mother
Delphine Forest
Inna
René Hofschneider
Isaak Perel / Salomon's Brother
Julie Delpy
Leni
Hanns Zischler
Captain von Lerenau
Martin Maria Blau
Ulmayer
Bernhard Howe
Feldwebel
Klaus Kowatsch
Schulz
Holger Kunkel
Kramer
Halina Łabonarska
Leni's Mother
Andrzej Mastalerz
Zenek
Nathalie Schmidt
Basia
Jörg Schnass
Bannführer
Erich Schwarz
Gœthke
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Agnieszka Holland
- Screenplay & Story
- Agnieszka Holland
- Original Score
- Zbigniew Preisner
- Original Title
- Europa Europa
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- French, Hebrew, German, Polish, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.6M
- Production Studios
- Telmar Film International, Zespół Filmowy "Perspektywa", Les Films du Losange, CCC Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Agnieszka Holland
Agnieszka Holland, Solomon Perel, Paul Hengge
Zbigniew Preisner
Jacek Petrycki
Isabelle Lorente, Ewa Smal
Margaret Ménégoz, Artur Brauner, Lew Rywin, Janusz Morgenstern
Department Leadership Roster
Agnieszka Holland
Director
Agnieszka Holland
Screenplay
Zbigniew Preisner
Original Music Composer
Jacek Petrycki
Director of Photography
Isabelle Lorente
Editor
Margaret Ménégoz
Producer
Artur Brauner
Producer
Ewa Smal
Editor
Wiesława Starska
Costume Design
Małgorzata Stefaniak
Costume Design
Allan Starski
Production Design
Paul Hengge
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Europa Europa.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Europa Europa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Europa Europa about?
A Jewish boy separated from his family in the early days of WWII poses as a German orphan and is taken into the heart of the Nazi world as a 'war hero' and eventually becomes a Hitler Youth.
Who directed Europa Europa?
Europa Europa was directed by Agnieszka Holland.
Who stars in Europa Europa?
The principal cast of Europa Europa includes Marco Hofschneider, André Wilms, Ashley Wanninger, Klaus Abramowsky, Michèle Gleizer.
When was Europa Europa released and how long is it?
Europa Europa was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
How much did Europa Europa make at the box office?
Europa Europa grossed $5.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Europa Europa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Europa Europa was composed by Zbigniew Preisner.
Is Europa Europa based on a book or true story?
Europa Europa is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Solomon Perel".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Europa Europa?
Europa Europa holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).