An die Grenze (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2007, An die Grenze is a drama and history film directed by Urs Egger, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. 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...
Who’s in it. An die Grenze stars Jacob Matschenz as Alexander Karow, Bernadette Heerwagen as Christine, Max Riemelt as Gefreiter Kerner and Florian Panzner as Gefreiter Gappa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, An die Grenze has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An die Grenze page.
If you liked it. Fans of An die Grenze tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An die Grenze (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An die Grenze change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An die Grenze worth watching?
- An die Grenze holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An die Grenze?
- An die Grenze stars Jacob Matschenz, Bernadette Heerwagen, Max Riemelt, Florian Panzner and Corinna Harfouch.
- When was An die Grenze released?
- An die Grenze was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.