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Festung (2011): Cast

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Festung is a 2011 drama directed by Kirsi Liimatainen, starring Elisa Essig as Johanna, Ursina Lardi and Peter Lohmeyer. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Festung (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
Studio
ZDF
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Festung About?

The premise of Festung without spoilers.

At thirteen, Johanna falls head‑over‑heels for her boyfriend, yet her volatile, abusive father is coming back to the family house. Caught between loyalty to her father and the yearning for love, she must choose between staying bound by family duty or breaking free. The film explores hidden family secrets, the weight of loyalty, and the courage to escape oppression.

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Cast & crew

Festung Cast & Characters

Elisa Essig leads the cast as Johanna, with Ursina Lardi as Erika and Peter Lohmeyer as Robert. Directed by Kirsi Liimatainen; 9 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Kirsi Liimatainen

One more film directed by Kirsi Liimatainen: Sonja.

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FAQ

Festung FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Festung?

Festung runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Festung released?

Festung was released on August 24, 2011.

Who directed Festung?

Festung was directed by Kirsi Liimatainen.

More films by Kirsi Liimatainen

Who is in the cast of Festung?

Festung stars Elisa Essig as Johanna, Ursina Lardi as Erika and Peter Lohmeyer as Robert, among 9 credited actors.

Does Festung have a post-credit scene?

No. Festung has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Festung in?

The original language of Festung is German.

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