Head Under Water (2007)
Something terrible is about to happen in a small town in Germany. Nobody knows the reason why, except one person: Rico Bartsch. The 15-year old grammar school pupil, an absolute outsider, is in love with the most beautiful girl at his school. What in the beginning is a longing that can never be fulfilled will come true at the end of the story. Beautiful Regine will beg for Rico’s love. Until then several inhabitants of the town will die an unnatural death...
Director: Andreas Kleinert
Genre: Comedy, Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: September 5, 2007
Cast
- Frederick Lau - Rico Bartsch
- August Diehl - Martin Wegner
- Fritzi Haberlandt - Michaela Rammelow
- Dagmar Manzel - Anita Bartsch
- Alice Dwyer - Regine Weyler
- Devid Striesow - Richard Sammer
- Jürgen Tarrach - Hubert Quitter
- Traute Hoess - Karin Durst
- Philipp Danne - Robert Greiner
- Waldemar Kobus - Kellner
Screenplay
- Thomas Wendrich (Screenplay)
Music: Andreas Hoge
Cinematography: Johann Feindt
Editing: Gisela Zick
Production: Typhoon Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Mentor's Betrayal and Heartbreak, Teacher-Student Relationship, Underdogs' Funny Struggle for Victory, School Life and Youth, Underdog Triumphs
Keywords
underdog, suburbian idyll, small town, secret love, giftmord, violence in schools, puppet, swimming pool, teacher, teachers and students
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Head Under Water about?
- Something terrible is about to happen in a small town in Germany. Nobody knows the reason why, except one person: Rico Bartsch. The 15-year old grammar school pupil, an absolute outsider, is in love with the most beautiful girl at his school. What in the beginning is a longing that can never be fulfilled will come true at the end of the story. Beautiful Regine will beg for Rico’s love. Until then several inhabitants of the town will die an unnatural death...
- Who directed Head Under Water?
- Head Under Water was directed by Andreas Kleinert.
- Who stars in Head Under Water?
- Head Under Water stars Frederick Lau, August Diehl, Fritzi Haberlandt, Dagmar Manzel, Alice Dwyer, Devid Striesow.
- How long is Head Under Water?
- Head Under Water has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Head Under Water?
- Head Under Water is a Comedy, Thriller, Drama film.
- Where was Head Under Water produced?
- Head Under Water was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Head Under Water?
- The themes of Head Under Water include: Mentor's Betrayal and Heartbreak, Teacher-Student Relationship, Underdogs' Funny Struggle for Victory, School Life and Youth, Underdog Triumphs.