| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2018. |
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Based on true events. |
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"The Distrib Films collection"--Container. |
| NOTE |
In German with optional subtitles in English. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Torsten Beuer ; editor, Alexander Dittner ; music, Ralf Wengenmayr, Marvin Miller. |
| Cast |
Friedrich Mücke, Karoline Schuch, David Kross, Alicia Von Rittberg, Thomas Kretschmann. |
| Summary |
In the summer of 1979, two East German families attempt the impossible. In a makeshift hot-air balloon, they risk their lives and fly towards West Germany with hopes of freedom and a better life. Unfortunately, the balloon crash-lands just before they reach the West German border, and the Stasi soon discover evidence of the attempted escape. In a nerve-wracking race against the clock, the two families must now rush to build a new escape balloon before the notorious Stasi can catch them. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| System details |
DVD ; widescreen (2.35:1) ; Dolby digital stereo. |
| Subject |
Germany (East). Ministerium für Staatssicherheit -- Drama.
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Hot air balloons -- Drama.
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Escapes -- Germany -- Drama.
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Families -- Drama.
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Liberty -- Drama.
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Foreign films -- Germany.
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Motion pictures -- Germany.
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Foreign films -- France.
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Motion pictures -- France.
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Germany (East) -- Drama.
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| Genre |
Historical films.
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| Local subject |
German language materials.
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| Add'l Names |
Herbig, Michael Bully, director.
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Hopkins, Kit, screenwriter.
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Röscheisen, Thilo, screenwriter.
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Mücke, Friedrich, 1981- actor.
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Schuch, Karoline, 1981- actor.
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Kross, David, 1990- actor.
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Rittberg, Alicia von, 1993- actor.
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Kretschmann, Thomas, 1962- actor.
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Beuer, Torsten.
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Dittner, Alexander, editor.
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Wengenmayr, Ralf, 1965- composer.
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Miller, Marvin, composer.
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| Other corporate author |
Studio Canal.
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HerbX Film (Firm)
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SevenPictures (Firm)
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Icarus Films Home Video.
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| STANDARD # |
854565003200 |
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