Balloon (2018)
One of the most daring escapes of the Cold War.
Two families attempt a daredevil plan to escape the GDR with a homemade hot air balloon, but it crashes just before the border. The Stasi finds traces of this attempt to escape and immediately starts investigations, while the two families are forced to build a new escape balloon. With each passing day the Stasi is closer on their heels – a nerve-wracking race against time begins.
Director: Michael Herbig
Genre: Thriller, Drama, History
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: September 27, 2018
Cast
- Karoline Schuch - Doris Strelzyk
- Friedrich Mücke - Peter Strelzyk
- Alicia von Rittberg - Petra Wetzel
- David Kross - Günter Wetzel
- Jonas Holdenrieder - Frank Strelzyk
- Tilman Döbler - Andreas 'Fitscher' Strelzyk
- Thomas Kretschmann - Lieutenant Colonel Seidel
- Ronald Kukulies - Erik Baumann
- Emily Kusche - Klara Baumann
- Ulrich Brandhoff - Lieutenant Colonel Tornow
Screenplay
- Kit Hopkins (Screenplay)
- Thilo Röscheisen (Screenplay)
- Michael Herbig (Screenplay)
Music: Marvin Miller, Ralf Wengenmayr
Cinematography: Torsten Breuer
Editing: Alexander Dittner
Production: Sat.1, SevenPictures Film, StudioCanal, herbX film
Country: France, Germany
Language: English, Deutsch
Box Office: $12M
Original Language: de
Themes
Cold War Tension, Inspiring True Stories
Keywords
berlin wall, german democratic republic, stasi, border patrol, german-german border, hot air balloon, based on true story, escape from german democratic republic , east germany, escape plan
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Balloon about?
- Two families attempt a daredevil plan to escape the GDR with a homemade hot air balloon, but it crashes just before the border. The Stasi finds traces of this attempt to escape and immediately starts investigations, while the two families are forced to build a new escape balloon. With each passing day the Stasi is closer on their heels – a nerve-wracking race against time begins.
- Who directed Balloon?
- Balloon was directed by Michael Herbig.
- Who stars in Balloon?
- Balloon stars Karoline Schuch, Friedrich Mücke, Alicia von Rittberg, David Kross, Jonas Holdenrieder, Tilman Döbler.
- How long is Balloon?
- Balloon has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is Balloon?
- Balloon is a Thriller, Drama, History film.
- How much did Balloon gross?
- Balloon grossed $12M worldwide.
- Where was Balloon produced?
- Balloon was produced in France, Germany.
- What are the themes of Balloon?
- The themes of Balloon include: Cold War Tension, Inspiring True Stories.