Initiation (2009) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
2009 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2009, Initiation is a drame film directed by Peter Kern, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Axel, 16 ans, se dispute avec son beau-père et devient membre d’un groupe néo-nazi. Pour prouver sa fidélité au groupe, il tue un travailleur social, et va se réfugier chez un vieil homme , Gustav, (Helmut Berger), qui tient un pressing. Axel rappelle à Gustav son amour de jeunesse, un amour qu’il a trahi à la Gestapo pendant la dernière guerre. Est-ce pour se racheter qu’il recueille Axel ? Celui-ci va devoir choisir entre ses amis de la rue, homophobes, et un vieil homosexuel, obsédé par ses souvenirs…
Who’s in it. Initiation stars Helmut Berger as Gustav Tritzinsky, Harry Lampl as Axel, Melanie Kretschmann as Jacob Ostermann a.k.a Christina Thürmer and Michael Steinocher as Lippi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Initiation has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In États-Unis you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Initiation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Initiation tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Initiation (2009)?
- In États-Unis, Initiation is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Initiation worth watching?
- Initiation holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Initiation?
- Initiation stars Helmut Berger, Harry Lampl, Melanie Kretschmann, Michael Steinocher and Manuel Rubey.
- When was Initiation released?
- Initiation was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.