Because (1990): Cast
Because is a 1990 short drama directed by Tom Tykwer, starring Thomas Stiller and Isis Krüger. It runs 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 34 min
- Director
- Tom Tykwer
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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German - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Because About?
The premise of Because without spoilers.
Tanja and Martin, a late‑twenties couple, return to their apartment late one night and confront each other in bed about a missed meeting. Their heated, everyday argument spirals into a destructive clash. The film presents three alternate versions of the fight, each flipping who is culpable, who is victim, and shifting trust, guilt and despair.
Because Themes & Keywords
· 42 tags- music score composed by director
- water
- underwear
- telephone call
- swearing
- suspicion
- slow motion
- slide show
- slap
- screaming
- repeated event
- red room
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- promise
- pretending to sleep
- nonlinear timeline
- nervous breakdown
- multiple outcomes
- locked door
- jealousy
- handbag
- german expressionism
- father son relationship
- falling glass
- extreme close up
- discussion
- directorial debut
- cigarette smoking
- card playing
- broken glass
- breakup
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- boredom
- bleeding foot
- blanket
- drinking beer
- bed
- argument
- appointment
- apartment
- anger
- accidental killing
- title based on song
Because Cast
Thomas Stiller leads the cast, with Isis Krüger. Directed by Tom Tykwer.
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Director Tom Tykwer
More from Tom Tykwer
More films directed by Tom Tykwer, best-rated first: Run Lola Run, Heaven, Winter Sleepers and Perfume: The Story of a Murderer.
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Because FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Because, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Because?
Because runs 34 minutes.
When was Because released?
Because was released on October 21, 1990.
Who directed Because?
Because was directed by Tom Tykwer.
More films by Tom Tykwer Who is in the cast of Because?
Because stars Thomas Stiller and Isis Krüger.
Does Because have a post-credit scene?
No. Because has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Because in?
The original language of Because is German.
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