Rhinegold

2022 2h 18m DE

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 106

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Synopsis

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Xatar’s way from the ghetto to the top of the charts is as dramatic as it is daring. From the hell of an Iraqi jail, Giwar Hajabi emigrated to Germany as a young boy with his family in the mid-1980s and has to start right at the bottom. There are opportunities, but far more obstacles. Giwar’s rise from petty criminal to major dealer is swift. Until one shipment goes missing. In order to clear his debts with the cartel, he plans a legendary gold heist. But just as everything goes wrong, another door opens for Giwar thanks to his passion for music …

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Emilio Sakraya
Giwar Hajabi
Kardo Razzazi
Ali Brecher
Mona Pirzad
Rasal Hajabi
Majid Bakhtiari
Mullah
Julia Goldberg
Leila
Karim Günes
Ali Brecher
Doğa Gürer
Murat
Marlon Heidel
Gymnasiast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Fatih Akin
Writers: Fatih Akin, Giwar Hajabi, Fatih Akin
Languages: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Turkish
Countries: Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Netherlands Antilles

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 6 languages: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Turkish.

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3 / 7

WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Netherlands Antilles.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Fatih Akin, shot by Rainer Klausmann. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 7

CAST

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Emilio Sakraya and Kardo Razzazi and Mona Pirzad carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt15536668 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Fatih Akin directs. Rainer Klausmann behind the camera. Andrew Bird cuts. Produced in Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Netherlands Antilles. Dialogue in Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Turkish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 4 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 6 languages: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Turkish.
3International production across 4 countries: Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Netherlands Antilles.
4Directed by Fatih Akin, shot by Rainer Klausmann. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Andrew Bird shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Emilio Sakraya and Kardo Razzazi and Mona Pirzad carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt15536668 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Released under 10 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Rainer Klausmann
Editing: Andrew Bird
Production design: Tim Pannen
Costume design: Katrin Aschendorf
Stunt coordinator: Ronnie Paul
Runtime: 138 min · 2h 18m
Status: Released
Box office: $9,598,008
Original language: DE
Certification (US): 16
IMDB: Rhinegold (2022)

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MichaelChoi2023-07-08
★ 8/10
A celebration of criminality featuring Arab and Turks in Germany and beyond. Great acting, great on-site scenery spanning Europe and the Middle East. An epic sweep of events, but of course we must have some moral reservations about the influence of this work on children. WHERE IS THE GOLD?

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