Initiation
Blutsfreundschaft
Synopsis
16-year old Axel and his clique are rioting in a residential home. There he meets the 80-year old Gustav who gains interest in the young boy, as he reminds him of his lost love.
Top Cast
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Helmut Berger
Gustav Tritzinsky
Harry Lampl
Axel
Melanie Kretschmann
Jacob Ostermann a.k.a Christina Thürmer
Michael Steinocher
Lippi
Manuel Rubey
Snoopy
Matthias Franz Stein
Wolfi
Oliver Rosskopf
Peter
Sophie Schlichting
Eva
Heribert Sasse
Willy
Gregor Seberg
Dr. Kraake
Jazz Gitti
Die Päpstin
Manfred Schmid
Toni
Paul Matic
SS-Scharführer Hangreiser
Lukas Perman
Steven
Peter Kern
Head of Staff
Alexander Jagsch
Chauffeur
Stefan Fent
HJ Kraus
Wolfgang Lampl
Dealer
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Kern
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Kern
- Original Score
- Andreas Hamza
- Original Title
- Blutsfreundschaft
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Tradewind Pictures, Novotny & Novotny Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Kern
Peter Kern, Frank Maria Reifenberg
Andreas Hamza
Petra Zöpnek
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Kern
Director
Peter Kern
Screenplay
Petra Zöpnek
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Initiation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Initiation about?
16-year old Axel and his clique are rioting in a residential home. There he meets the 80-year old Gustav who gains interest in the young boy, as he reminds him of his lost love.
Who directed Initiation?
Initiation was directed by Peter Kern.
Who stars in Initiation?
The principal cast of Initiation includes Helmut Berger, Harry Lampl, Melanie Kretschmann, Michael Steinocher, Manuel Rubey.
When was Initiation released and how long is it?
Initiation was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Initiation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Initiation was composed by Andreas Hamza.