Europa
“World War II had finished, but it left indelible marks.”
Synopsis
In 1945 Germany, following the end of World War II, Leopold Kessler, an American of German descent, is hired by his uncle as a sleeping car conductor on the Zentropa train line. Leopold's wish is to be neutral to the ongoing purges of loyalists by Allied forces and do what he can to help a hurting country, but ultimately finds himself being used by both sides.
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Europa -- (1991)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-02-27
Top Cast
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Jean-Marc Barr
Leopold Kessler
Barbara Sukowa
Katharina Hartmann
Udo Kier
Lawrence Hartmann
Ernst-Hugo Järegård
Uncle Kessler
Erik Mørk
Pater
Jørgen Reenberg
Max Hartmann
Henning Jensen
Siggy
Eddie Constantine
Colonel Harris
Max von Sydow
Narrator (voice)
Benny Poulsen
Steleman
Erno Müller
Seifert
Dietrich Kuhlbrodt
Inspector
Holger Perfort
Mr. Ravenstein
Anne Werner Thomsen
Mrs. Ravenstein
Hardy Rafn
Man in Housecoat
Cæcilia Holbek Trier
Maid
János Herskó
Jewish Man
Talila
Jewish Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 22, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 28, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lars von Trier
- Screenplay & Story
- Lars von Trier, Niels Vørsel
- Original Score
- Joachim Holbek
- Original Title
- Europa
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- German, Latin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Gérard Mital Productions, Nordisk Film Denmark, WMG Film, Svenska Filminstitutet, UGC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lars von Trier
Lars von Trier, Niels Vørsel
Joachim Holbek
Henning Bendtsen, Edward Kłosiński, Jean-Paul Meurisse
Hervé Schneid
Gérard Mital, François Duplat, Patrick Godeau, Gunnar Obel, Bo Christensen
Department Leadership Roster
Lars von Trier
Director
Lars von Trier
Screenplay
Hervé Schneid
Editor
Niels Vørsel
Screenplay
Henning Bendtsen
Director of Photography
Joachim Holbek
Original Music Composer
Andrzej Borecki
Production Design
Manon Rasmussen
Costume Design
Henning Bahs
Production Design
Edward Kłosiński
Director of Photography
Bo Christensen
Producer
Jean-Paul Meurisse
Director of Photography
Peter Aalbæk Jensen
Producer
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Europa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Europa about?
In 1945 Germany, following the end of World War II, Leopold Kessler, an American of German descent, is hired by his uncle as a sleeping car conductor on the Zentropa train line. Leopold's wish is to be neutral to the ongoing purges of loyalists by Allied forces and do what he can to help a hurting country, but ultimately finds himself being used by both sides.
Who directed Europa?
Europa was directed by Lars von Trier.
Who stars in Europa?
The principal cast of Europa includes Jean-Marc Barr, Barbara Sukowa, Udo Kier, Ernst-Hugo Järegård, Erik Mørk.
When was Europa released and how long is it?
Europa was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
How much did Europa make at the box office?
Europa grossed $1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Europa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Europa was composed by Joachim Holbek.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Europa?
Europa holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).