Great Freedom (2021)
In post-war Germany, liberation by the Allies does not mean freedom for everyone. Hans Hoffmann is repeatedly imprisoned under Paragraph 175, which criminalizes homosexuality. Nevertheless, over the decades, he continues his quest for freedom and love, even if he finds it in the most unusual places.
Director: Sebastian Meise
Genre: Drama, Romance, Crime
Runtime: 116 min
Release Date: November 18, 2021
Cast
- Franz Rogowski - Hans Hoffmann
- Georg Friedrich - Viktor
- Anton von Lucke - Leo Giese
- Thomas Prenn - Oskar
- Thomas Stecher - Guard 1968
- Alfred Hartung - Guard 1945
- Thomas Wehling - Guard 1957
- Mex Schlüpfer - Buddy Viktor
- David Burnell IV - Ally
- Fabian Stumm - Police Officer
Screenplay
- Thomas Reider (Screenplay)
- Sebastian Meise (Screenplay)
Music: Peter Brötzmann, Nils Petter Molvær
Cinematography: Crystel Fournier
Editing: Joana Scrinzi
Production: FreibeuterFilm, Rohfilm
Country: Austria, Germany
Language: Deutsch, English, Español
Box Office: $218,511
Original Language: de
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories
Keywords
prison, post war germany, love, male homosexuality, lgbt, gay theme
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Great Freedom about?
- In post-war Germany, liberation by the Allies does not mean freedom for everyone. Hans Hoffmann is repeatedly imprisoned under Paragraph 175, which criminalizes homosexuality. Nevertheless, over the decades, he continues his quest for freedom and love, even if he finds it in the most unusual places.
- Who directed Great Freedom?
- Great Freedom was directed by Sebastian Meise.
- Who stars in Great Freedom?
- Great Freedom stars Franz Rogowski, Georg Friedrich, Anton von Lucke, Thomas Prenn, Thomas Stecher, Alfred Hartung.
- How long is Great Freedom?
- Great Freedom has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is Great Freedom?
- Great Freedom is a Drama, Romance, Crime film.
- How much did Great Freedom gross?
- Great Freedom grossed $218,511 worldwide.
- Where was Great Freedom produced?
- Great Freedom was produced in Austria, Germany.
- What are the themes of Great Freedom?
- The themes of Great Freedom include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories.