The Black Square
Released 5 years ago in 2021. The Black Square is a comedy/crime film. directed by Peter Meister.
Starring Bernhard Schütz, Jacob Matschenz, and Sandra Hüller
Synopsis
VINCENT, a struggling art-thief and failed artist, stole Malewitsch’s legendary abstract painting the „Black Square”. The sale and handover to a Russian Oligarch and his designated art expert MARTHA is set to take place on a cruise ship. When Vincent and his younger partner NILS realise that their principal accomplice will not show-up to provide the boarding tickets and fake ID’s, they desperately overbear two men in order to sneak their way onto the ship. To their horror they quickly learn that their victims are part of the cruise ship’s entertainment act. Desperate not to blow their cover, Vincent and Nils take on their roles as David Bowie and Elvis Presley doubles with varying degrees of success. Despite his best efforts, Vincent’s talents hardly convince the passengers and it does not take long until various crew members discover their true identities and the value of their loot. A wild goose chase for the “Black Square” breaks loose in the belly of the cruise ship…
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 25, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (26 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bernhard Schütz
as Vincent Kowalski
Jacob Matschenz
as Nils Forsberg
Sandra Hüller
as Martha
Pheline Roggan
as Mia
Christopher Schärf
as Levi Staude
Victoria Trauttmansdorff
as Helen Caracas
Wolfgang Packhäuser
as Bernhard Lossa
Tobias van Dieken
as Harald Sibeliusa
Christian Ehrich
as Ilja Komarow
Mathias Renneisen
as Tarek Amandi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Frisbeefilms
- ZDF
- Port au Prince Films
- ARTE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Black Square about?
VINCENT, a struggling art-thief and failed artist, stole Malewitsch’s legendary abstract painting the „Black Square”. The sale and handover to a Russian Oligarch and his designated art expert...
Who directed The Black Square?
The Black Square was directed by Peter Meister.
How long is The Black Square?
The Black Square has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was The Black Square released?
The Black Square was released on November 25, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Black Square?
The main cast of The Black Square includes Bernhard Schütz, Jacob Matschenz, Sandra Hüller, Pheline Roggan, Christopher Schärf.