The German Friend
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: El amigo alemán
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Release Date: 2012-09-18
- Runtime: 100 minutes
- Rating: 5.6/10 (15 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Malena Films GmbH, Geißendörfer Film-und Fernsehproduktion, WDR
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.9154
- Languages: German, Spanish
Cast & Crew
Celeste Cid
as Sulamit Löwenstein
Max Riemelt
as Friedrich Burg
Benjamin Sadler
as Michael Tendler
Hartmut Becker
as Herr Werner Kunheim
Joaquín Berthold
as Polaco
Jean Pierre Noher
as Philipp Löwenstein
Sebastián Mogordoy
as Enfermero 2
Daniel Fanego
as
Fernán Mirás
as
Katja Alemann
as
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The German Friend?▼
The German Friend is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 2012-09-18.
Who are the main actors in The German Friend?▼
The main cast includes Celeste Cid, Max Riemelt, Benjamin Sadler, Hartmut Becker, Joaquín Berthold, .
Where can I watch The German Friend online?▼
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Is The German Friend based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of The German Friend?▼
The German Friend has an IMDb rating of 5.6/10 based on 15 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The German Friend?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The German Friend?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Malena Films GmbH, Geißendörfer Film-und Fernsehproduktion, WDR. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The German Friend filmed?▼
The German Friend was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The German Friend?▼
The total runtime of The German Friend is 100 minutes.
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Will there be a sequel to The German Friend?▼
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