Rhinegold
Rheingold
Synopsis
Xatar’s way from the ghetto to the top of the charts is as dramatic as it is daring. From the hell of an Iraqi jail, Giwar Hajabi emigrated to Germany as a young boy with his family in the mid-1980s and has to start right at the bottom. There are opportunities, but far more obstacles. Giwar’s rise from petty criminal to major dealer is swift. Until one shipment goes missing. In order to clear his debts with the cartel, he plans a legendary gold heist. But just as everything goes wrong, another door opens for Giwar thanks to his passion for music …
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Official Trailer (OV with subtitles)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-27
Top Cast
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Emilio Sakraya
Giwar Hajabi
Kardo Razzazi
Ali Brecher
Mona Pirzad
Rasal Hajabi
Majid Bakhtiari
Mullah
Julia Goldberg
Leila
Karim Günes
Ali Brecher
Doğa Gürer
Murat
Marlon Heidel
Gymnasiast
Samir Jebrelli
Sidar
Denis Ölmez
Prolet
Harald Schwaiger
Mathelehrer
Jesse Albert
Hausmeister
Hussein Eliraqui
Cem
Arman Kashani
Miran
Aurel Klug
Gymnasiast
Uwe Rohde
Dieter
Ugur Tasbilek
Ahmedo
Felix Bold
Rainer
Release History & Theatrical Window
KINO/23
Festival / Special Debut
November 1, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fatih Akin
- Screenplay & Story
- Fatih Akin
- Original Score
- Ralf Kemper
- Original Title
- Rheingold
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Netherlands Antilles
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Turkish
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.6M
- Production Studios
- Bombero International, RAI Cinema, Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany, Corazón International, Lemming Film, Palosanto Films, The Match Factory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fatih Akin
Fatih Akin, Giwar Hajabi
Ralf Kemper
Rainer Klausmann
Andrew Bird
Fatih Akin, Nurhan Şekerci-Porst, Paolo Del Brocco, Herman Weigel
Department Leadership Roster
Rainer Klausmann
Director of Photography
Andrew Bird
Editor
Fatih Akin
Director
Fatih Akin
Screenplay
Fatih Akin
Producer
Nurhan Şekerci-Porst
Producer
Tim Pannen
Production Design
Katrin Aschendorf
Costume Design
Fatih Akin
Writer
Ronnie Paul
Stunt Coordinator
Felix Quinton
Stunt Coordinator
Herman Weigel
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rhinegold
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What is Rhinegold about?
Xatar’s way from the ghetto to the top of the charts is as dramatic as it is daring. From the hell of an Iraqi jail, Giwar Hajabi emigrated to Germany as a young boy with his family in the mid-1980s and has to start right at the bottom. There are opportunities, but far more obstacles. Giwar’s rise from petty criminal to major dealer is swift. Until one shipment goes missing. In order to clear his debts with the cartel, he plans a legendary gold heist. But just as everything goes wrong, another door opens for Giwar thanks to his passion for music …
Who directed Rhinegold?
Rhinegold was directed by Fatih Akin.
Who stars in Rhinegold?
The principal cast of Rhinegold includes Emilio Sakraya, Kardo Razzazi, Mona Pirzad, Majid Bakhtiari, Julia Goldberg.
When was Rhinegold released and how long is it?
Rhinegold was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
How much did Rhinegold make at the box office?
Rhinegold grossed $9.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Rhinegold?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rhinegold was composed by Ralf Kemper.
Is Rhinegold based on a book or true story?
Rhinegold is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Giwar Hajabi", Novel: "Giwar Hajabi".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rhinegold?
Rhinegold holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).