The Princess and the Warrior
Der Krieger und die Kaiserin
“Somewhere Out There You Can Find Love”
Synopsis
Young nurse Sissi lives a secluded life entirely devoted to her patients at Birkenhof asylum. Her first encounter with ex-soldier and drifter Bodo has a lasting impact. He causes an accident in which he provides first aid, Sissi wonders if he may be the man of her dreams. But when she finds him weeks later she is rejected, as Bodo is stuck somewhere between a traumatic past and a criminal future.
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The Princess and the Warrior (2000) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Top Cast
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Franka Potente
Simone 'Sissi' Schmidt
Benno Fürmann
Bodo Riemer
Joachim Król
Walter Riemer
Lars Rudolph
Steini
Ludger Pistor
Werner Dürr
Jürgen Tarrach
Schmatt
Natja Brunckhorst
Meike
Marita Breuer
Sissis Mutter
Melchior Derouet
Otto
Christa Fast
Sigrun
Susanne Bredehöft
Zewil
Gottfried Breitfuß
Paul
Sybille J. Schedwill
Maria
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 6, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Tykwer
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Tykwer
- Original Score
- Reinhold Heil, Johnny Klimek, Tom Tykwer
- Original Title
- Der Krieger und die Kaiserin
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- X Filme Creative Pool
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Tykwer
Tom Tykwer
Reinhold Heil, Johnny Klimek, Tom Tykwer
Frank Griebe
Mathilde Bonnefoy
Maria Köpf, Katja De Bock, Stefan Arndt, Gebhard Henke
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Tykwer
Director
Maria Köpf
Producer
Reinhold Heil
Original Music Composer
Frank Griebe
Director of Photography
Katja De Bock
Producer
Johnny Klimek
Original Music Composer
Stefan Arndt
Producer
Mathilde Bonnefoy
Editor
Tom Tykwer
Screenplay
Gebhard Henke
Producer
Monika Jacobs
Costume Design
Tom Tykwer
Original Music Composer
Uli Hanisch
Production Design
Volkhart Buff
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Princess and the Warrior
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What is The Princess and the Warrior about?
Young nurse Sissi lives a secluded life entirely devoted to her patients at Birkenhof asylum. Her first encounter with ex-soldier and drifter Bodo has a lasting impact. He causes an accident in which he provides first aid, Sissi wonders if he may be the man of her dreams. But when she finds him weeks later she is rejected, as Bodo is stuck somewhere between a traumatic past and a criminal future.
Who directed The Princess and the Warrior?
The Princess and the Warrior was directed by Tom Tykwer.
Who stars in The Princess and the Warrior?
The principal cast of The Princess and the Warrior includes Franka Potente, Benno Fürmann, Joachim Król, Lars Rudolph, Ludger Pistor.
When was The Princess and the Warrior released and how long is it?
The Princess and the Warrior was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Princess and the Warrior?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Princess and the Warrior was composed by Reinhold Heil, Johnny Klimek, Tom Tykwer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Princess and the Warrior?
The Princess and the Warrior holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).