Der Mauerschütze
Originally released in 2011. Der Mauerschütze is a drama film. directed by Jan Ruzicka.
Starring Benno Fürmann, Annika Kuhl, and Lotte Flack
Synopsis
The GDR casts its shadow right up to the present day: Stefan Kortman, a respected doctor in Hanover, carries a dark secret with him. Nobody in his home country knows that he was a Wall sniper and shot the husband of a young, pregnant woman trying to escape at the German-German border. Despite all his successes in his professional and private life, Stefan still can't find peace 20 years later. He wants to explain himself to the fugitive from back then.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Benno Fürmann
as Dr. Stefan Kortmann
Annika Kuhl
as Silke Strehlow
Lotte Flack
as Sunny Strehlow
Max Hegewald
as Paul Schrader
Sandra Borgmann
as Dr. Marie Kranz
Jochen Striebeck
as Dr. Richard Breitfeld
Ralph Herforth
as Rechtsanwalt Pankow
Paula Schramm
as Silke Strehlow - jung
Andy Klinger
as Thomas Strehlow
Konstantin Graudus
as Knut Sander
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Filmpool
- ARTE
- NDR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Der Mauerschütze about?
The GDR casts its shadow right up to the present day: Stefan Kortman, a respected doctor in Hanover, carries a dark secret with him. Nobody in his home country knows that he was a Wall sniper and s...
Who directed Der Mauerschütze?
Der Mauerschütze was directed by Jan Ruzicka.
When was Der Mauerschütze released?
Der Mauerschütze was released on August 2, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Der Mauerschütze?
The main cast of Der Mauerschütze includes Benno Fürmann, Annika Kuhl, Lotte Flack, Max Hegewald, Sandra Borgmann.