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Aufbruch in die Freiheit (2018): Cast

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Aufbruch in die Freiheit is a 2018 drama directed by Isabel Kleefeld, starring Anna Schudt as Erika Gerlach, Christian Erdmann and Alwara Höfels. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Aufbruch in die Freiheit (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Isabel Kleefeld
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
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The story

What Is Aufbruch in die Freiheit About?

The premise of Aufbruch in die Freiheit without spoilers.

Germany, 1971. Erika, a woman struggling with the demands of running a butcher shop with her husband Kurt, raising three children, and numerous other responsibilities, learns she is pregnant again. Feeling overwhelmed, she decides to secretly travel to Cologne to seek an abortion with the help of her sister Charlotte. Complications arise during the procedure, narrowly saving Erika’s life, but Kurt discovers the truth. A major conflict ensues, centering on their daughter Ulrike’s future. Erika then leaves with her children to start anew with Charlotte, but societal laws threaten her independence and ability to create a self-determined future, prompting her to take action.

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Cast & crew

Aufbruch in die Freiheit Cast & Characters

Anna Schudt leads the cast as Erika Gerlach, with Christian Erdmann as Kurt Gerlach and Alwara Höfels as Charlotte Nikowski. Directed by Isabel Kleefeld; 18 actors are credited in all.

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More from Isabel Kleefeld

More films directed by Isabel Kleefeld: Sugarlove, Dreiraumwohnung, Die Informantin - Der Fall Lissabon and Zweibettzimmer.

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Aufbruch in die Freiheit FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Aufbruch in die Freiheit, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Aufbruch in die Freiheit?

Aufbruch in die Freiheit runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Aufbruch in die Freiheit released?

Aufbruch in die Freiheit was released on October 29, 2018.

Who directed Aufbruch in die Freiheit?

Aufbruch in die Freiheit was directed by Isabel Kleefeld.

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Who is in the cast of Aufbruch in die Freiheit?

Aufbruch in die Freiheit stars Anna Schudt as Erika Gerlach, Christian Erdmann as Kurt Gerlach and Alwara Höfels as Charlotte Nikowski, among 18 credited actors.

Does Aufbruch in die Freiheit have a post-credit scene?

No. Aufbruch in die Freiheit has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Aufbruch in die Freiheit in?

The original language of Aufbruch in die Freiheit is German.

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