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The Tower (2012)

Original title: Der Turm

2012-10-03 · 3h 0m · DE
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Adapted from an award-winning best-selling book by Uwe Tellkamp, 'The Tower' depicts a higher class family’s struggles during crumbling communist rule in 1980’s East Germany. It illustrates the weaknesses and pending downfall of the German communist state through an intimate portrayal of one family's struggles, dreams and decisions. Run-ins with East Germany’s Secret Police reveal the cracks in both the police state and family loyalties.

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Christian SchwochowRéalisationThomas KirchnerScénariste

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Distribution et équipe complètes →
Jan Josef LiefersJan Josef LiefersRichard HoffmannClaudia MichelsenClaudia MichelsenAnne HoffmannNadja UhlNadja UhlJosta FischerSebastian UrzendowskySebastian UrzendowskyChristian HoffmannGötz SchubertGötz SchubertMeno RohdeStephanie StumphStephanie StumphIna RohdeHans-Uwe BauerHans-Uwe BauerUlrich RohdeDavid C. BunnersDavid C. BunnersStasiClaudia Geisler-BadingClaudia Geisler-BadingFrau KolbJuergen MaurerJuergen MaurerRechtsanwalt SperreThorsten MertenThorsten MertenManfred WenigerPeter PragerPeter PragerDirektor Fahner

Mots-clés

FamilyCommunismEast germanyMiniseriesDresdenDresden, germany

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Affinité de genreDrame · Tv MovieAffinité thématiqueFamilleDensité des dialoguesDrameRythmeLongIntensité émotionnelleFamillePréférence de réalisation380180

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Frequently asked questions about The Tower

What is The Tower about?

Adapted from an award-winning best-selling book by Uwe Tellkamp, 'The Tower' depicts a higher class family’s struggles during crumbling communist rule in 1980’s East Germany. It illustrates the weaknesses and pending downfall of the German communist state through an intimate portrayal of one family's struggles, dreams and decisions. Run-ins with East Germany’s Secret Police reveal the cracks in both the police state and family loyalties.

How long is The Tower?

The Tower has a runtime of 180 minutes.