The German Friend
Originally released in 2012. The German Friend is a drama/romance film. directed by Jeanine Meerapfel.
Starring Celeste Cid, Max Riemelt, and Benjamin Sadler
Synopsis
It’s the late 1950s, and in an affluent and quietly respectable part of Buenos Aires, young Sulamit Löwenstein strikes up a friendship with her next-door neighbour Friedrich over the whereabouts of her family dog. She is the daughter of German-Jewish immigrants to Argentina, he is the son of a senior SS officer, a tragic political legacy from whose shadow both characters struggle to escape over the next three decades. Following the teenaged Friedrich to Germany, Sulamit finds him caught up in the radical politics of late-1960s student life; and she’s forced to make important decisions about her attitude to her homeland when Friedrich returns to Argentina to join the fight against the military junta.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 18, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Argentina
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Malena Films GmbH
- Geißendörfer Film-und Fernsehproduktion
- WDR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The German Friend about?
It’s the late 1950s, and in an affluent and quietly respectable part of Buenos Aires, young Sulamit Löwenstein strikes up a friendship with her next-door neighbour Friedrich over the whereabouts...
Who directed The German Friend?
The German Friend was directed by Jeanine Meerapfel.
How long is The German Friend?
The German Friend has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The German Friend released?
The German Friend was released on September 18, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The German Friend?
The main cast of The German Friend includes Celeste Cid, Max Riemelt, Benjamin Sadler, Hartmut Becker, Joaquín Berthold.