Fog in August (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Fog in August is a 2016 drama directed by Kai Wessel, starring Patrick Heyn as Nazi, Ivo Pietzcker and Sebastian Koch. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes and earned $72,895 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 6m (126 min)
- Director
- Kai Wessel
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Collina Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fog in August About?
The premise of Fog in August without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young Yenish boy finds himself institutionalized and experiences the horrors of the Nazi euthanasia program. Despite the grim reality unfolding around him and his strong bonds with fellow patients, he bravely tries to disrupt the program. The film explores the difficult moral choices faced by the program's director, the tragic experiences of the child victims, and the protagonist’s personal fight for survival. It is estimated that over five thousand children perished as a result of this devastating program.
Fog in August Cast & Characters
Patrick Heyn leads the cast as Nazi, with Ivo Pietzcker as Ernst Lossa and Sebastian Koch as Dr. Werner Veithausen. Directed by Kai Wessel; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kai Wessel
- Patrick Heyn as Nazi
- Ivo Pietzcker as Ernst Lossa
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Sebastian Koch as Dr. Werner Veithausen -
Karl Markovics as Christian Lossa
Also Starring in Fog in August
· 11 more- Henriette Confurius Edith Kiefer
- Fritzi Haberlandt Head nurse Sophia
- Jule Hermann Nandl
- Juls Serger Hermann Klein
- Thomas Schubert Paul Hechtle
- David Bennent Oja
- Branko Samarovski Max Witt
- Franziska Singer Mrs. Klein
- Lyonel Hollaender Christoph
- Arne Wichert Toni
- Niklas Post Josef
More from Kai Wessel
More films directed by Kai Wessel: Break-Out to the Unknown, Es war einer von uns, Hilde and The Year of the First Kiss.
Fog in August Plot Summary
What happens in Fog in August from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Nazi Germany in 1944, Ernst Lossa, Ivo Pietzcker, a Yenish boy, is transferred to a grim mental institution where he comes under the eye of Dr. Veithausen Sebastian Koch. Ernst, initially identified as a troublemaker, lives up to his reputation and frequently rebels in small ways. He does not plan to stay long, hoping his father, Christian Lossa Karl Markovics, will bring him home and eventually to America, but discharge is denied because his father has no permanent address after being released from a concentration camp.
Full summary
The whole story of Fog in August, scene by scene
Fog in August Box Office
Fog in August grossed $72,895 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$72.9K
- International
- $72.9K
Fog in August Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Fog in August.
How Well Do You Know Fog in August?
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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Fog in August Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Névoa em Agosto” and “Nebbia in agosto”.
- Also known as
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- Névoa em Agosto
- Nebbia in agosto
- Mlha v srpnu
- 八月的雾
- Niebla en agosto
- Sierpniowa mgła
- Les Brumes d'Août
- Ομίχλη τον Αύγουστο
- Augusztusi köd
- Migla augustā
- Ağustosta Sis
- Августовский туман
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- Dimma i augusti
- Tåge i august
- 八月夜與霧
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Fog in August FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Fog in August, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fog in August?
Fog in August runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
When was Fog in August released?
Fog in August was released on April 14, 2016.
Who directed Fog in August?
Fog in August was directed by Kai Wessel.
More films by Kai Wessel Who is in the cast of Fog in August?
Fog in August stars Patrick Heyn as Nazi, Ivo Pietzcker as Ernst Lossa and Sebastian Koch as Dr. Werner Veithausen, among 15 credited actors.
How much did Fog in August make at the box office?
Fog in August grossed $72,895 worldwide.
Does Fog in August have a post-credit scene?
No. Fog in August has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Fog in August in?
The original language of Fog in August is German.
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