The Policeman's Wife

2013 2h 55m DE

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6.1

MID

★6.1TMDB · 19

Drama

Synopsis

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The story of a young couple who live in a small town with their four-year-old daughter. The husband is so caught up in his work as a policeman that he gradually becomes increasingly alienated from his wife and daughter who become ever closer to one another as they discover the new town. It is only a matter of time before the conflicts within the family manifest themselves.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Alexandra Finder
Christine Perkinger
David Zimmerschied
Uwe Perkinger
Chiara Kleemann
Clara Perkinger
Horst Rehberg
Alter Mann
Lars Rudolph
Kalle
Katharina Susewind
Kollegin
Fabian Stromberger
Policeman

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Philip Gröning
Writers: Carola Diekmann, Philip Gröning, Philip Gröning
Languages: German
Countries: Germany, Italy

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RUNTIME

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Clocks in at 175 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Germany, Italy.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Philip Gröning, shot by Philip Gröning. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Philip Gröning shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Alexandra Finder and David Zimmerschied and Chiara Kleemann carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1734429 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 19 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Philip Gröning directs. Philip Gröning behind the camera. Philip Gröning cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in Germany, Italy. Dialogue in German.

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1Clocks in at 175 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.
2Released 13 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Germany, Italy.
4Directed by Philip Gröning, shot by Philip Gröning. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Philip Gröning shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Alexandra Finder and David Zimmerschied and Chiara Kleemann carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt1734429 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 19 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Released under 10 different titles around the world.