Snowland (2005)
Based on the novel Hohaj by Elisabeth Rynell, it depicts the devastation felt by Elizabeth, a woman who had lost her husband in a car accident and wants to leave her three young children to join him in death by wandering out into the snowy deserts of Lapland. As she wanders through the snow, Elizabeth discovers the story of Aron and Ina, a couple who overcame dark secrets and over-controlling family members to be with each other.
Director: Hans W. Geißendörfer
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 142 min
Release Date: January 20, 2005
Cast
- Thomas Kretschmann - Aron
- Julia Jentsch - Inna
- Maria Schrader - Elisabeth
- Ulrich Mühe - Knövel
- Oliver Stokowski - Salomon
- Ina Weisse - Helga
- Susanne Lothar - Hilma
- Joachim Król - Rubert
- Martin Feifel - Ingmar
Screenplay
- Roswitha Ester (Creative Producer)
- Hans W. Geißendörfer (Screenplay)
- Elisabeth Rynell (Novel)
Music: Irmin Schmidt
Cinematography: Hans-Günther Bücking
Editing: Peter Przygodda, Oliver Grothoff
Production: WDR
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair
Keywords
sexual abuse, suicide attempt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Snowland about?
- Based on the novel Hohaj by Elisabeth Rynell, it depicts the devastation felt by Elizabeth, a woman who had lost her husband in a car accident and wants to leave her three young children to join him in death by wandering out into the snowy deserts of Lapland. As she wanders through the snow, Elizabeth discovers the story of Aron and Ina, a couple who overcame dark secrets and over-controlling family members to be with each other.
- Who directed Snowland?
- Snowland was directed by Hans W. Geißendörfer.
- Who stars in Snowland?
- Snowland stars Thomas Kretschmann, Julia Jentsch, Maria Schrader, Ulrich Mühe, Oliver Stokowski, Ina Weisse.
- How long is Snowland?
- Snowland has a runtime of 2h 22m (142 minutes).
- What genre is Snowland?
- Snowland is a Drama film.
- Where was Snowland produced?
- Snowland was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Snowland?
- The themes of Snowland include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.