Westerland (2012)

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Westerland (2012) poster

In the midst of a freezing winter on the island of Sylt, Cem comes across Jesús, who is on the verge of committing suicide. The two young men become fast friends, with their friendship unexpectedly threatening to develop into something more. Cem and Jesús - laconic, alienated loners - find their previously uneventful lives starting to spin out of control now that each has someone who means something to him.

Director: Tim Staffel
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alexandra Holtsch
Cinematography: Fabian Spuck
Editing: Ute Schall
Production: Achtfeld, Salzgeber & Co. Medien
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories

Keywords

based on novel or book, lgbt, gay theme

Trailer

Westerland Trailer
More Films by Director: Tim Staffel
More Films in Genre: Drama, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westerland about?
In the midst of a freezing winter on the island of Sylt, Cem comes across Jesús, who is on the verge of committing suicide. The two young men become fast friends, with their friendship unexpectedly threatening to develop into something more. Cem and Jesús - laconic, alienated loners - find their previously uneventful lives starting to spin out of control now that each has someone who means something to him.
Who directed Westerland?
Westerland was directed by Tim Staffel.
Who stars in Westerland?
Westerland stars Wolfram Schorlemmer, Burak Yiğit, Tamer Arslan, Jule Böwe, Maxim Mehmet, Murat Seven.
How long is Westerland?
Westerland has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Westerland?
Westerland is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was Westerland produced?
Westerland was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of Westerland?
The themes of Westerland include: LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories.