Risks + Side Effects (2021)
A routine check-up reveals that the Pilates trainer Kathrin is suffering from kidney disease and needs a transplant. Her husband Arnold is a successful architect in the middle of a large project and is afraid of donating one of his kidneys. Götz, a friend of the couple's, would undergo the operation immediately if it means saving Kathrin's life - even though this causes problems with his partner Diana. Confronted by issues of life and death, the fragility of the relationships within and between the couples is laid bare. Eventually, the question can no longer be avoided: what is true love?
Director: Michael Kreihsl
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: July 9, 2021
Cast
- Samuel Finzi - Arnold
- Inka Friedrich - Kathrin
- Thomas Mraz - Götz
- Pia Hierzegger - Diana
- Michaela Kis - Zorica
- Tijan Marei - Eva
- Thomas Schubert - Evas Friend
- August Zirner - Arzt
- Hary Prinz - Klaus
- Susanna Wiegand - Patientin
Screenplay
- Michael Kreihsl (Screenplay)
- Stefan Vögel (Theatre Play)
Cinematography: Wolfgang Thaler
Production: Epo-Film
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
based on play or musical, kidney transplant
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Risks + Side Effects about?
- A routine check-up reveals that the Pilates trainer Kathrin is suffering from kidney disease and needs a transplant. Her husband Arnold is a successful architect in the middle of a large project and is afraid of donating one of his kidneys. Götz, a friend of the couple's, would undergo the operation immediately if it means saving Kathrin's life - even though this causes problems with his partner Diana. Confronted by issues of life and death, the fragility of the relationships within and between the couples is laid bare. Eventually, the question can no longer be avoided: what is true love?
- Who directed Risks + Side Effects?
- Risks + Side Effects was directed by Michael Kreihsl.
- Who stars in Risks + Side Effects?
- Risks + Side Effects stars Samuel Finzi, Inka Friedrich, Thomas Mraz, Pia Hierzegger, Michaela Kis, Tijan Marei.
- How long is Risks + Side Effects?
- Risks + Side Effects has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Risks + Side Effects?
- Risks + Side Effects is a Comedy film.
- Where was Risks + Side Effects produced?
- Risks + Side Effects was produced in Austria.