Angst (2003)
Oskar Roehler's drama Der Alte Affe Angst (Angst) is about the dissolution of a couple. Robert (Andre Hennicke) and Marie (Marie Baumer) have little in common other than their sex life. Since Robert is going through a bout with impotency, they are having a very rocky time. Robert learns that his father, whom he is estranged from, has died. This disturbs Robert so much that he visits a prostitute, and is able to engage in sex with her. Marie discovers the infidelity, and the prostitute has a surprise of her own. Angst was screened at the 2003 Berlin Film Festival.
Director: Oskar Roehler
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: February 14, 2003
Cast
- André Hennicke - Robert
- Marie Bäumer - Marie
- Vadim Glowna - Klaus
- Ralf Bauer - Markus
- Jutta Hoffmann - Marie's Mother
- Hermann Beyer - Maries Vater
- Christoph Waltz - Analytiker
- Herbert Knaup - Wolfgang
- Peter Benedict - Dramaturg
- Nina Petri - Klinikpsychologin
Screenplay
- Oskar Roehler (Screenplay)
Music: Martin Todsharow
Cinematography: Hagen Bogdanski
Editing: Uli Schön
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
aids, loss of loved one, relationship problems, psychologist
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Angst about?
- Oskar Roehler's drama Der Alte Affe Angst (Angst) is about the dissolution of a couple. Robert (Andre Hennicke) and Marie (Marie Baumer) have little in common other than their sex life. Since Robert is going through a bout with impotency, they are having a very rocky time. Robert learns that his father, whom he is estranged from, has died. This disturbs Robert so much that he visits a prostitute, and is able to engage in sex with her. Marie discovers the infidelity, and the prostitute has a surprise of her own. Angst was screened at the 2003 Berlin Film Festival.
- Who directed Angst?
- Angst was directed by Oskar Roehler.
- Who stars in Angst?
- Angst stars André Hennicke, Marie Bäumer, Vadim Glowna, Ralf Bauer, Jutta Hoffmann, Hermann Beyer.
- How long is Angst?
- Angst has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Angst?
- Angst is a Drama film.
- Where was Angst produced?
- Angst was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Angst?
- The themes of Angst include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.