Director: Fatih Akin
Budget: 500 000 $
Original
Kurz und schmerzlos
Language
German
NMTW
69%
Mixed
5 wins & 5 nominations
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Mehmet KurtuluşGabriel -
Aleksandar JovanovićBobby
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Adam BousdoukosCosta
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Regula GrauwillerAlice
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İdil ÜnerCeyda
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Ralph HerforthMuhamer
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Oscar Ortega SánchezWaffenhändler
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Marc HosemannSven
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Cem AkinGabriels Bruder
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Fatih AkinNejo
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Maria FuchsNutte
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Sükriye DönmezSeine Braut
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Mustafa Enver AkinGabriels Vater
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Hadiye AkinGabriels Mutter
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Nezâ SelbuzTänzerin auf Hochzeit
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Monique AkinJunge Frau im Reisebüro
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Mirko HussariMann an Telefonzelle
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Danilo VouckmanovicSilvio
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Wolfgang KronePassant
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Adem Cetin
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| Budget: | 500 000 $ |
| Country: | Germany |
| NMTW Rating: | |
| Length: | 1 h 40 min |
Description:
In Altona, Hamburg, Gabriel, Bobby, and Costa have a deep friendship from childhood. After prison, Gabriel wants to leave his criminal life behind, but struggles to stay away from his friends who are still involved in petty crime. As they deal with dangerous mafia figures and failed schemes, their friendship is tested. This drama explores loyalty, betrayal, and the search for redemption in a diverse city. The film follows compelling characters torn by their desires, offering a realistic look at the impact of crime and the difficulties of maintaining friendships when trust is fragile.
| Alternative title: | Kurz und schmerzlos |
| Release year: | 1998 |
| Language: | German |
| Awards: | 🏆 5 wins & 5 nominations |
| Director: | Fatih Akin |
| Type: | Movie |
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