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2019 | Color | 173:00

Based on a true story. Franz Jägerstätter, an Austrian peasant, refuses to fight for the Nazis. Declared guilty of treason by the Third Reich, he risks execution. But guided by his unwavering faith and his love for his wife and children, Franz remains a free man. This is the story of an anonymous hero.


Country: Alemania, Estados Unidos
Direction: Malick; Terrence
Script: Malick; Terrence
Production: Jeter; Josh, Hill; Grant, Bentley; Elisabeth, Bergesio; Dario
Photography: Widmer; Jörg
Sound: Forshee; David, Kellough; Bob
Music: Newton Howard; James
Cast:Pachner; Valerie, Simon; Maria, Moretti; Tobias, Ganz Matthias Schoenaerts; Bruno, Neuhäuser; Karin, Matthes; Ulrich, Diehl; August
Art direction: Krawinkel; Sebastian
Participation year at FICM: 2019

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