Initiation (2009)
16-year old Axel and his clique are rioting in a residential home. There he meets the 80-year old Gustav who gains interest in the young boy, as he reminds him of his lost love.
Director: Peter Kern
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: November 4, 2009
Cast
- Helmut Berger - Gustav Tritzinsky
- Harry Lampl - Axel
- Melanie Kretschmann - Jacob Ostermann a.k.a Christina Thürmer
- Michael Steinocher - Lippi
- Manuel Rubey - Snoopy
- Matthias Franz Stein - Wolfi
- Oliver Rosskopf - Peter
- Sophie Schlichting - Eva
- Heribert Sasse - Willy
- Gregor Seberg - Dr. Kraake
Screenplay
- Frank Maria Reifenberg (Story)
- Peter Kern (Screenplay)
Music: Andreas Hamza
Editing: Petra Zöpnek
Production: Tradewind Pictures, Novotny & Novotny Filmproduktion
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
neo-nazism, male homosexuality, racism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Initiation about?
- 16-year old Axel and his clique are rioting in a residential home. There he meets the 80-year old Gustav who gains interest in the young boy, as he reminds him of his lost love.
- Who directed Initiation?
- Initiation was directed by Peter Kern.
- Who stars in Initiation?
- Initiation stars Helmut Berger, Harry Lampl, Melanie Kretschmann, Michael Steinocher, Manuel Rubey, Matthias Franz Stein.
- How long is Initiation?
- Initiation has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Initiation?
- Initiation is a Drama film.
- Where was Initiation produced?
- Initiation was produced in Austria.
- What are the themes of Initiation?
- The themes of Initiation include: Social Commentary and Reflection.