Gegenuber


1h 45m 2007

Brief Synopsis

Policeman Georg is well-liked by his coworkers for always being calm and collected. His partner Michael also admires his seemingly positive marriage with Anne, an attractive primary school teacher. When Georg gets promoted, he begins to lose control over the carefully maintained facade of his happy

Film Details

Also Known As
Counterparts, Gegenueber
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2007
Production Company
Brunbro Films; Heimatfilm Gmbh & Co. Kg; Wide Management
Distribution Company
Haut Et Court

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 45m

Synopsis

Policeman Georg is well-liked by his coworkers for always being calm and collected. His partner Michael also admires his seemingly positive marriage with Anne, an attractive primary school teacher. When Georg gets promoted, he begins to lose control over the carefully maintained facade of his happy family. Hidden conflicts start to surface, and in particular, the domestic violence can no longer be kept under wraps.

Film Details

Also Known As
Counterparts, Gegenueber
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2007
Production Company
Brunbro Films; Heimatfilm Gmbh & Co. Kg; Wide Management
Distribution Company
Haut Et Court

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 45m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Dolby Digital

Released in Germany October 11, 2007

Released in Germany October 11, 2007

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (German Cinema) February 7-17, 2008.

Shown at Cannes Film Festival (Directors' Fortnight) May 17-27, 2007.

Shown at Pusan International Film Festival (Flash Forward) October 4-12, 2007.

35mm