Erik & Erika (2018)
Erik(a) Schinegger – the ski star who became a media sensation. Erika was hailed as a champion skier, until a sex test determined that she was a he – and Erik was rejected and accused of fraud. A story based on real life, a tale about nature and the taboo subjects of 1970s society.
Director: Reinhold Bilgeri
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: February 3, 2018
Cast
- Markus Freistätter - Erik / Erika
- Marianne Sägebrecht - Schwester Sigberta
- Ulrike Beimpold - Liesel Sumatter
- Gerhard Liebmann - Vater Schinegger
- Cornelius Obonya - Dr. Fischer
- Birgit Melcher - Mutter Schinegger
- Harald Schrott - Prof. Dr. Kübler
- August Schmölzer - Hubert Grassl
- Johannes Seilern - Dr. Ramsauer
- Rainer Wöss - Dr. Mosshardter
Screenplay
Music: Raimund Hepp
Cinematography: Carsten Thiele
Editing: Karin Hartusch
Production: Lotus-Film, Zeitsprung Pictures, SWR, ORF
Country: Germany, Austria
Language: Deutsch
Budget: $995,830
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Reinhold Bilgeri
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Erik & Erika about?
- Erik(a) Schinegger – the ski star who became a media sensation. Erika was hailed as a champion skier, until a sex test determined that she was a he – and Erik was rejected and accused of fraud. A story based on real life, a tale about nature and the taboo subjects of 1970s society.
- Who directed Erik & Erika?
- Erik & Erika was directed by Reinhold Bilgeri.
- Who stars in Erik & Erika?
- Erik & Erika stars Markus Freistätter, Marianne Sägebrecht, Ulrike Beimpold, Gerhard Liebmann, Cornelius Obonya, Birgit Melcher.
- How long is Erik & Erika?
- Erik & Erika has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Erik & Erika?
- Erik & Erika is a Drama, History film.
- What is the budget of Erik & Erika?
- Erik & Erika had a budget of $995,830.
- Where was Erik & Erika produced?
- Erik & Erika was produced in Germany, Austria.