The Forger
Der Passfälscher
Synopsis
Jewish aesthete Cioma, 21, does not let anyone take away his joy of life, especially not the Nazis. In 1942, he has to find new ways to make his living in Berlin and escape deportation. In the process he discovers his talent for forgery: not only with passports, but also his own identity.
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The Forger – Louis Hofmann – Official U.S. TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-10-04
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Louis Hofmann
Cioma Schönhaus
Jonathan Berlin
Det
Luna Wedler
Gerda
Nina Gummich
Mrs. Peters
Marc Limpach
Mr. Kaufmann
André Jung
Mr. Dietrich
Yotam Ishay
Ludwig Lichtwitz
Luc Feit
Waiter Albert
Anouk Elias
Anna
Thomas Gräßle
Herr Weiss
Jochanah Mahnke
Erna
Valentin Mirow
Max
Anselm Juhani Müllerschön
Heiner
Dorothée Neff
Annegret
Adrien Papritz
Heiner
Sina Reiß
Luise
Philippe Thelen
Herr Meier
Jeanne Werner
Frau Lange
Release History & Theatrical Window
German Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$61K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maggie Peren
- Screenplay & Story
- Maggie Peren, Cioma Schönhaus
- Original Score
- Mario Grigorov
- Original Title
- Der Passfälscher
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Worldwide Gross
- $61K
- Production Studios
- Amour Fou Luxembourg, Dreifilm, Network Movie, ZDF, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maggie Peren
Maggie Peren, Cioma Schönhaus
Mario Grigorov
Christian Stangassinger
Robert Sterna
Bady Minck, Alexander Fritzemeyer, Martin Kosok, Alexander Dumreicher-Ivanceanu, Dietrich Kluge
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Stangassinger
Director of Photography
Robert Sterna
Editor
Maggie Peren
Writer
Bady Minck
Producer
Alexander Fritzemeyer
Producer
Martin Kosok
Producer
Alexander Dumreicher-Ivanceanu
Producer
Dietrich Kluge
Producer
Jutta Lieck-Klenke
Producer
Maggie Peren
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Forger
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What is The Forger about?
Jewish aesthete Cioma, 21, does not let anyone take away his joy of life, especially not the Nazis. In 1942, he has to find new ways to make his living in Berlin and escape deportation. In the process he discovers his talent for forgery: not only with passports, but also his own identity.
Who directed The Forger?
The Forger was directed by Maggie Peren.
Who stars in The Forger?
The principal cast of The Forger includes Louis Hofmann, Jonathan Berlin, Luna Wedler, Nina Gummich, Marc Limpach.
When was The Forger released and how long is it?
The Forger was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
How much did The Forger make at the box office?
The Forger grossed $61K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Forger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Forger was composed by Mario Grigorov.
Is The Forger based on a book or true story?
The Forger is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Cioma Schönhaus".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Forger?
The Forger holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).