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Südpol

2019 1h 28m DE
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7.5
BANGER
★7.5TMDB · 2
DramaThriller
Synopsis
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After many successful years, Hans loses his job overnight - and with it the stability and meaning in his life. Undecided what he wants to do with himself and his future, he drives through Vienna and ends up in the "Südpol", a pub on the other side of the city.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Nikolaus Leytner
Writers
Nikolaus Leytner
Languages
German
Countries
Austria, Germany

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Austria, Germany.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Nikolaus Leytner, shot by Hermann Dunzendorfer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Juergen Maurer and Lili Epply and Susanne Wuest carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt10954426 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Nikolaus Leytner directs. Hermann Dunzendorfer behind the camera. Bettina Mazakarini cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Austria, Germany. Dialogue in German.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 2Released 7 years ago.
  • 3International production across 2 countries: Austria, Germany.
  • 4Directed by Nikolaus Leytner, shot by Hermann Dunzendorfer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Editor Bettina Mazakarini shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Juergen Maurer and Lili Epply and Susanne Wuest carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt10954426 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Hermann Dunzendorfer
Editing
Bettina Mazakarini
Runtime
88 min · 1h 28m
Status
Released
Original language
DE

Also by

Nikolaus Leytner

Production companies

Who made it

  • AL

    Allegro Film

    AT

  • ORF

    ORF

    AT

  • BR

    BR

    DE

Key crew

  • ProducerHelmut Grasser
  • ProducerGabi Stefansich
  • IdeaGötz Spielmann
  • EditorBettina Mazakarini
  • IdeaNikolaus Leytner
  • MusicMatthias Weber

Release history · US

When it landed

  • TV2019-12-08

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