Sanctuary(2015)
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Sanctuary Synopsis
Summer 1968. 14-year-old Wolfgang is deported from his family in the secluded Church Welfare Institution sanctuary. One thing is clear for Wolfgang: His yearning for freedom, he will not soon buried in the bog.
Sanctuary (2015) is a drama film directed by Marc Brummund, released on June 18, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Louis Hofmann, Katharina Lorenz, Uwe Bohm and Alexander Held. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 91 ratings.
- Director:
- Marc Brummund
- Writers:
- Marc Brummund, Nicole Armbruster
- Producers:
- Rüdiger Heinze, Stefan Sporbert
- Cinematographer:
- Judith Kaufmann
- Composer:
- Anne Nikitin
- Production:
- ARD
- Status:
- Released
Sanctuary (2015) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Sanctuary before you stream it.
Sanctuary Cast & Crew
Main cast
Louis Hofmann
as Wolfgang Rosenkötter
Katharina Lorenz
as Ingrid - Mutter von Wolfgang
Uwe Bohm
as Heinz - Stiefvater von Wolfgang
Alexander Held
as Hausvater Brockmann
Max Riemelt
as Bruder Krapp
Stephan Grossmann
as Bruder Wilde
Hans Peter Korff
as Pastor Abeln
Anna Bullard
as Angelika Brockmann
Enno Trebs
as Bernd
Justus Rosenkranz
as Mattis
Langston Uibel
as Anton
- Ole Joensson
Ole Joensson
as Hans
Key crew
Directed by Marc Brummund, written by Marc Brummund and Nicole Armbruster, produced by Rüdiger Heinze and Stefan Sporbert.
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Sanctuary Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 91 ratings.
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Sanctuary – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sanctuary online?
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Sanctuary (2015) is available to stream on Queer Cinemab Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sanctuary?
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The main cast of Sanctuary (2015) includes Louis Hofmann, Katharina Lorenz, Uwe Bohm, Alexander Held and Max Riemelt. The film was directed by Marc Brummund. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sanctuary released?
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Sanctuary was released on June 18, 2015 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Sanctuary worth watching?
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Sanctuary (2015) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 91 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sanctuary?
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Yes. The official Sanctuary trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.