Europa (1991)
World War II had finished, but it left indelible marks.
Just after World War II, an American takes a railway job in Germany, but finds his position politically sensitive with various people trying to use him.
Director: Lars von Trier
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: June 27, 1991
Cast
- Jean-Marc Barr - Leopold Kessler
- Barbara Sukowa - Katharina Hartmann
- Udo Kier - Lawrence Hartmann
- Ernst-Hugo Järegård - Uncle Kessler
- Erik Mørk - Pater
- Jørgen Reenberg - Max Hartmann
- Henning Jensen - Siggy
- Eddie Constantine - Colonel Harris
- Max von Sydow - Narrator (voice)
- Benny Poulsen - Steleman
Screenplay
- Lars von Trier (Screenplay)
- Niels Vørsel (Screenplay)
Music: Joachim Holbek
Cinematography: Henning Bendtsen, Jean-Paul Meurisse
Editing: Hervé Schneid
Production: Gérard Mital Productions, Nordisk Film Denmark, WMG Film, Svenska Filminstitutet, UGC
Country: Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden
Language: English, Deutsch, Latin
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: de
Themes
Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
chess, allies, munich, germany, hypnosis, bridge, employee, frankfurt am main, germany, travel, priest, post world war ii, 1940s
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Europa about?
- Just after World War II, an American takes a railway job in Germany, but finds his position politically sensitive with various people trying to use him.
- Who directed Europa?
- Europa was directed by Lars von Trier.
- Who stars in Europa?
- Europa stars Jean-Marc Barr, Barbara Sukowa, Udo Kier, Ernst-Hugo Järegård, Erik Mørk, Jørgen Reenberg.
- How long is Europa?
- Europa has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is Europa?
- Europa is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
- How much did Europa gross?
- Europa grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was Europa produced?
- Europa was produced in Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden.
- What are the themes of Europa?
- The themes of Europa include: Faith, Religion and Spirituality.