Berlin 36 (2011): Ratings & Plot
Berlin 36 is a 2011 film directed by Kaspar Heidelbach. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. Critics gave it 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Kaspar Heidelbach
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Corinth Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Berlin 36 About?
The premise of Berlin 36 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Jewish athlete Gretel Bergmann’s talent challenges the Nazi ideal of Aryan supremacy. Her potential for a gold medal threatens the regime’s propaganda, and she becomes entangled in a web of national pride and prejudice. As authorities conspire to undermine her, a surprising secret about her background emerges, which could have even more damaging consequences for the Nazi party.
Berlin 36 Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- high jump
- jewish people
- athletics
- olympic games preparation
- interview
- germany
- dormitory
- trainer
- famous athlete
- training
- shower
- place name in title
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- city name in title
- based on true story
- female nudity
- anti semitism
- nazism
- cross dressing
- what happened to epilogue
- ends with biographical notes
- 1936 summer olympics
- life
- athlete
- 1936 olympics
- year in title
- track
- year 1936
- berlin germany
- olympic games
- nazi germany
- 1930s
- coach
- female rear nudity
- female topless nudity
The Director of Berlin 36
Directed by Kaspar Heidelbach.
- Director Kaspar Heidelbach
More from Kaspar Heidelbach
More films directed by Kaspar Heidelbach: Besondere Schwere der Schuld, Berlin ’36, Der Untergang der Pamir and Das Wunder von Lengede.
Berlin 36 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Berlin 36 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 43% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 49%
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
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Movie Insider 2.5 /5
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Berlin 36 Plot Summary
What happens in Berlin 36 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the high jump championships take place in the United Kingdom, German athlete Gretel Bergmann emerges victorious, a true reflection of her relentless dedication and exceptional skill. However, this achievement is overshadowed by the grim reality imposed by Nazi Germany’s racial laws that had previously compelled her father to send her away for her safety. With the Berlin Olympics approaching, Gretel is thrust back into the limelight, as the International Olympic Committee insists on the participation of Jewish athletes, including her.
Full summary
The whole story of Berlin 36, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Berlin 36?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character in Berlin 36?
Cars in Berlin 36
13 cars on screen, including the 1994 Rover 200 Cabriolet R8 and the 2001 Fiat Doblò.
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1992 Volkswagen Golf III Typ 1H Minor role
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Berlin 36 FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Berlin 36, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Berlin 36?
Berlin 36 runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Berlin 36 released?
Berlin 36 was released on September 16, 2011.
Who directed Berlin 36?
Berlin 36 was directed by Kaspar Heidelbach.
More films by Kaspar Heidelbach How is Berlin 36 rated?
Berlin 36 has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic and 2.5/5 on Movie Insider.
Does Berlin 36 have a post-credit scene?
No. Berlin 36 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Berlin 36 in?
The original language of Berlin 36 is German.
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