Refuge (2018)
Rachel, a Jewish-American woman, moves to Vienna, Austria to work for the IAEA. She befriends Yitzhak, an Ethiopian Jew and former refugee, who lives in her apartment complex. When confronted with their shared cultural history, Rachel must reconcile her past with Austria's Holocaust history and the current refugee crisis gripping Europe.
Director: Sara Hofstein
Genre: Drama
Release Date: January 1, 2018
Cast
- Katharina Sporrer - Rachel
- David Wurawa - Yitzhak
- Susanne Gschwendtner - Phillipa
- Doina Weber - Charlotte Mehl
- Christian Schiesser - Augustin Seller
- Martin Bermoser - Kellner
- Fiona Ristl - Tour Guide
- Tea Wagner - Waitress
- Michaela Schausberger - Hipster Mom
- Paul Weninger - Rabbi
Screenplay
Cinematography: Michael Hofstein
Production: Arcady Bay Entertainment, EuroPacific Films
Country: Austria, France
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Sara Hofstein
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Refuge about?
- Rachel, a Jewish-American woman, moves to Vienna, Austria to work for the IAEA. She befriends Yitzhak, an Ethiopian Jew and former refugee, who lives in her apartment complex. When confronted with their shared cultural history, Rachel must reconcile her past with Austria's Holocaust history and the current refugee crisis gripping Europe.
- Who directed Refuge?
- Refuge was directed by Sara Hofstein.
- Who stars in Refuge?
- Refuge stars Katharina Sporrer, David Wurawa, Susanne Gschwendtner, Doina Weber, Christian Schiesser, Martin Bermoser.
- What genre is Refuge?
- Refuge is a Drama film.
- Where was Refuge produced?
- Refuge was produced in Austria, France.