Der Mauerschütze (2011)
The GDR casts its shadow right up to the present day: Stefan Kortman, a respected doctor in Hanover, carries a dark secret with him. Nobody in his home country knows that he was a Wall sniper and shot the husband of a young, pregnant woman trying to escape at the German-German border. Despite all his successes in his professional and private life, Stefan still can't find peace 20 years later. He wants to explain himself to the fugitive from back then.
Director: Jan Ruzicka
Genre: Drama
Release Date: August 2, 2011
Cast
- Benno Fürmann - Dr. Stefan Kortmann
- Annika Kuhl - Silke Strehlow
- Lotte Flack - Sunny Strehlow
- Max Hegewald - Paul Schrader
- Sandra Borgmann - Dr. Marie Kranz
- Jochen Striebeck - Dr. Richard Breitfeld
- Ralph Herforth - Rechtsanwalt Pankow
- Paula Schramm - Silke Strehlow - jung
- Andy Klinger - Thomas Strehlow
- Konstantin Graudus - Knut Sander
Production: Filmpool, ARTE, NDR
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Jan Ruzicka
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Der Mauerschütze about?
- The GDR casts its shadow right up to the present day: Stefan Kortman, a respected doctor in Hanover, carries a dark secret with him. Nobody in his home country knows that he was a Wall sniper and shot the husband of a young, pregnant woman trying to escape at the German-German border. Despite all his successes in his professional and private life, Stefan still can't find peace 20 years later. He wants to explain himself to the fugitive from back then.
- Who directed Der Mauerschütze?
- Der Mauerschütze was directed by Jan Ruzicka.
- Who stars in Der Mauerschütze?
- Der Mauerschütze stars Benno Fürmann, Annika Kuhl, Lotte Flack, Max Hegewald, Sandra Borgmann, Jochen Striebeck.
- What genre is Der Mauerschütze?
- Der Mauerschütze is a Drama film.
- Where was Der Mauerschütze produced?
- Der Mauerschütze was produced in Germany.