An die Grenze(2007)
An die Grenze Synopsis
19-year-old NVA soldier, Alex Karow, is sent to the West German-East German border in May 1974, shortly after Willy Brandt's resignation and during the World Cup. The army is dominated by brutal rituals, tolerated or used by the officers. Alex understands that the ideals of balance, democracy and human dignity are propaganda. The question of what happens when the other appears in the sights of the Kalashnikov occupies the soldiers day and night, interrupted almost exclusively by the games of the World Cup with the historic encounter between the GDR and the FRG. Alex draws strength from his love for Christine, a confident tractor driver who lives in the neighbouring village. Christine encourages him not to do what his father expects, but to follow his dream of becoming a photographer. But when her brother sends Alex's photo from the border fortifications to the West, everything gets out of control...
An die Grenze (2007) is a drama and history film directed by Urs Egger, released on July 27, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Jacob Matschenz, Bernadette Heerwagen, Max Riemelt and Florian Panzner. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Urs Egger
- Writers:
- Stefan Kolditz
- Producers:
- Christian Granderath
- Cinematographer:
- Martin Kukula
- Production:
- Colonia Media Filmproduktions GmbH, ARD
- Status:
- Released
An die Grenze Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jacob Matschenz
as Alexander Karow
Bernadette Heerwagen
as Christine
Max Riemelt
as Gefreiter Kerner
Florian Panzner
as Gefreiter Gappa
Corinna Harfouch
as Frau Dobbs
Jürgen Heinrich
as Hauptmann Dobbs
Dirk Borchardt
as Hauptfeldwebel Kramm
Frederick Lau
as Knut
Adrian Topol
as Stalin
Jutta Hoffmann
as Großmutter
Burghart Klaußner
as Prof.Karow
Axel Buchholz
as Offizier
Key crew
Directed by Urs Egger, written by Stefan Kolditz, produced by Christian Granderath.
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An die Grenze Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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An die Grenze – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in An die Grenze?
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The main cast of An die Grenze (2007) includes Jacob Matschenz, Bernadette Heerwagen, Max Riemelt, Florian Panzner and Corinna Harfouch. The film was directed by Urs Egger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was An die Grenze released?
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An die Grenze was released on July 27, 2007 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is An die Grenze worth watching?
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An die Grenze (2007) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.