Family Party (2015)
On the 70th birthday of famous piano virtuoso Hannes Westhoff, a celebration is to take place at the patriarch's estate. For this occasion, his second wife Anne not only invited Westhoff's three sons Max, Fredrik and Gregor, but also their mother, Westhoff's ex-wife Renate. While Anne tries to maintain a friendly atmosphere, old conflicts resurface among the family. With tensions already high, things take a turn for the dramatic when son Max reveals shocking news.
Director: Lars Kraume
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: October 15, 2015
Cast
- Günther Maria Halmer - Hannes Westhoff
- Hannelore Elsner - Renate
- Michaela May - Anne Westhoff
- Lars Eidinger - Max
- Jördis Triebel - Jenny
- Barnaby Metschurat - Frederik
- Marc Hosemann - Gregor
- Nele Mueller-Stöfen - Charly
- Daniel Krauss - Vincent Broder
- Bernhard Conrad - Arzt
Screenplay
- Martin Rauhaus (Screenplay)
- Andrea Stoll (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Jens Harant
Editing: Barbara Gies
Production: ZDF
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Building a Bond with Step-Parents
Keywords
family dynamics
More Films by Director: Lars Kraume
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Family Party about?
- On the 70th birthday of famous piano virtuoso Hannes Westhoff, a celebration is to take place at the patriarch's estate. For this occasion, his second wife Anne not only invited Westhoff's three sons Max, Fredrik and Gregor, but also their mother, Westhoff's ex-wife Renate. While Anne tries to maintain a friendly atmosphere, old conflicts resurface among the family. With tensions already high, things take a turn for the dramatic when son Max reveals shocking news.
- Who directed Family Party?
- Family Party was directed by Lars Kraume.
- Who stars in Family Party?
- Family Party stars Günther Maria Halmer, Hannelore Elsner, Michaela May, Lars Eidinger, Jördis Triebel, Barnaby Metschurat.
- How long is Family Party?
- Family Party has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Family Party?
- Family Party is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was Family Party produced?
- Family Party was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Family Party?
- The themes of Family Party include: Building a Bond with Step-Parents.