Nocebo (2014)
Christian Lukas, 22, is on the run. He took part in a drug study and together with his girlfriend Anna discovered the death of a fellow participant. However instead of investigating, the doctors covered up the incident. When Anna also starts showing signs of the deadly side effects Christian breaks out of the test center to get help. But neither police nor doctors believe his story since Christian suffers from paranoid schizophrenia. Only his sister Alice stands by him despite her also having serious doubts - until suddenly unknown pursuers show up. But what is the real story behind Christian's escape? Does the girl in danger really exist at all? Where is the line between psychosis and reality? Nocebo - a perception thriller.
Director: Lennart Ruff
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 38 min
Release Date: May 1, 2014
Cast
- Vincent Redetzki - Christian Lukas
- Picco von Groote - Alice Lukas
- Odine Johne - Anna
- Daniel Friedrich - Dr. Geleitner
- Torben Liebrecht - Jan
- Erkan Lüleci - Policeman
- Moritz Fischer - Orlow
- Almut Kapp - Dr. Reich
- Thomas Meinhardt - Karl
- Steven Scharf - Psychiatrist
Screenplay
- Maggie Peren (Screenplay)
Production: Menelaos Film, Südart Filmproduktion, ARTE, BR, Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Lennart Ruff
More Films in Genre: Thriller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nocebo about?
- Christian Lukas, 22, is on the run. He took part in a drug study and together with his girlfriend Anna discovered the death of a fellow participant. However instead of investigating, the doctors covered up the incident. When Anna also starts showing signs of the deadly side effects Christian breaks out of the test center to get help. But neither police nor doctors believe his story since Christian suffers from paranoid schizophrenia. Only his sister Alice stands by him despite her also having serious doubts - until suddenly unknown pursuers show up. But what is the real story behind Christian's escape? Does the girl in danger really exist at all? Where is the line between psychosis and reality? Nocebo - a perception thriller.
- Who directed Nocebo?
- Nocebo was directed by Lennart Ruff.
- Who stars in Nocebo?
- Nocebo stars Vincent Redetzki, Picco von Groote, Odine Johne, Daniel Friedrich, Torben Liebrecht, Erkan Lüleci.
- How long is Nocebo?
- Nocebo has a runtime of 38m (38 minutes).
- What genre is Nocebo?
- Nocebo is a Thriller film.
- Where was Nocebo produced?
- Nocebo was produced in Germany.