Once Upon a Time in Indian Country (2017)

Once Upon a Time in Indian Country (2017) poster

A wild genre mix between a boxer film, urban western, road movie and music video, set at end of the summer holidays in a drab neighborhood in the outskirts of Hamburg suburbia. Young boxing talent Mauser is preparing for a pivotal competition when his father kills his step-mother and flees. Trying to find his father, Mauser embarks on a journey through the world of music, psychedelia, violence, love and a biblical thunderstorm. And what is with the Native American? "Once upon a time in Indian country" is a story that radiates both, heat and poetry.

Director: İlker Çatak
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Martin Gretschmann
Cinematography: Florian Mag
Editing: Jan Ruschke
Production: Riva Film, WDR, HR, ARTE
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Boxing and Fighting Stories, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

boxer, music festival, coming of age, psychotropic drugs, father son conflict

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Once Upon a Time in Indian Country about?
A wild genre mix between a boxer film, urban western, road movie and music video, set at end of the summer holidays in a drab neighborhood in the outskirts of Hamburg suburbia. Young boxing talent Mauser is preparing for a pivotal competition when his father kills his step-mother and flees. Trying to find his father, Mauser embarks on a journey through the world of music, psychedelia, violence, love and a biblical thunderstorm. And what is with the Native American? "Once upon a time in Indian country" is a story that radiates both, heat and poetry.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in Indian Country?
Once Upon a Time in Indian Country was directed by İlker Çatak.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Indian Country?
Once Upon a Time in Indian Country stars Leonard Scheicher, Johanna Polley, Emilia Schüle, Joel Basman, Johannes Klaußner, Katharina Behrens.
How long is Once Upon a Time in Indian Country?
Once Upon a Time in Indian Country has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is Once Upon a Time in Indian Country?
Once Upon a Time in Indian Country is a Drama film.
Where was Once Upon a Time in Indian Country produced?
Once Upon a Time in Indian Country was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of Once Upon a Time in Indian Country?
The themes of Once Upon a Time in Indian Country include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Boxing and Fighting Stories, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.