Once Were Rebels

2020 1h 44m DE

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6.4

MID

★6.4TMDB · 9

Drama

Synopsis

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Two urban, liberal couples in their 30s decide to help a Russian friend escape to Austria. Though initially thrilled by this adventure, the Austrians soon find the very foundations of their friendships and relationships are threatened.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Julia Jentsch
Helene
Marcel Mohab
Volker
Manuel Rubey
Jakob
Aenne Schwarz
Tina
Josef Hader
Volker's Father
Elena Tronina
Eugina
Tambet Tuisk
Pavel
Daniel Wagner
Nikolai

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Johanna Moder
Writers: Johanna Moder
Languages: German, English, Russian
Countries: Austria

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: German, English, Russian.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Johanna Moder, shot by Robert Oberrainer. 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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Original score by Clara Luzia. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

CAST

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Julia Jentsch and Marcel Mohab and Manuel Rubey carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt11138982 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Johanna Moder directs. Robert Oberrainer behind the camera. Clara Luzia scores. Karin Hammer cuts. Produced in Austria. Dialogue in German, English, Russian.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 6 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: German, English, Russian.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Johanna Moder, shot by Robert Oberrainer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Clara Luzia. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Karin Hammer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Julia Jentsch and Marcel Mohab and Manuel Rubey carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt11138982 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.