This Ain't California
“B-boy rebellion, communism, skateboarding, the Stasi…”
Synopsis
A retrospective look at the youth cultures born in the German Democratic Republic. A celebration of the lust for life, a contemporary trip into the world of skate, a tale on three heroes and their boards, from their childhood in the seventies, through their teenage rebellion in the eighties and the summer of 1989, when their life changed forever, to 2011.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Trailer #2
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-16
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Kai Hillebrand
Denis 'Panik' Paraceck (uncredited)
David Nathan
Adult Nico (uncredited)
Nora Decker
Teenager Hexe (uncredited)
Lea Wolfram
Doreen (uncredited)
Titus Dittmann
Self - Businessman (uncredited)
Erich Honecker
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Katarina Witt
Self - Sportswoman (archive footage)
Helmut Kohl
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Gerhard Schröder
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
German Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 12, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$136K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marten Persiel
- Screenplay & Story
- Ira Wedel
- Original Score
- Lars Damm, Troy von Balthazar
- Original Title
- This Ain't California
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Worldwide Gross
- $136K
- Production Studios
- Wildfremd Production, ARTE, MDR, RBB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marten Persiel
Ira Wedel
Lars Damm, Troy von Balthazar
Felix Leiberg
Maxine Goedicke, Bobby Good, Toni Froschhammer
Ronald Vietz, Michael Schöbel
Department Leadership Roster
Ira Wedel
Writer
Marten Persiel
Director
Maxine Goedicke
Editor
Lars Damm
Original Music Composer
Ronald Vietz
Producer
Anne Zentgraf
Production Design
Michael Schöbel
Producer
Felix Leiberg
Director of Photography
Troy von Balthazar
Original Music Composer
Bobby Good
Editor
Toni Froschhammer
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Ain't California
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is This Ain't California about?
A retrospective look at the youth cultures born in the German Democratic Republic. A celebration of the lust for life, a contemporary trip into the world of skate, a tale on three heroes and their boards, from their childhood in the seventies, through their teenage rebellion in the eighties and the summer of 1989, when their life changed forever, to 2011.
Who directed This Ain't California?
This Ain't California was directed by Marten Persiel.
Who stars in This Ain't California?
The principal cast of This Ain't California includes Kai Hillebrand, David Nathan, Nora Decker, Lea Wolfram, Titus Dittmann.
When was This Ain't California released and how long is it?
This Ain't California was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
How much did This Ain't California make at the box office?
This Ain't California grossed $136K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for This Ain't California?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Ain't California was composed by Lars Damm, Troy von Balthazar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for This Ain't California?
This Ain't California holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).