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Malaria (1982): Cast

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Malaria is a 1982 comedy directed by Niki List, starring Andreas Vitásek as Hugo, Geli Brechelmacher and Christian Schmidt. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Malaria (1982) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Niki List
Genre
Comedy
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Malaria About?

The premise of Malaria without spoilers.

Debut filmmaker Niki List captures Vienna’s off‑beat youth culture through the café Malaria, a loose gathering spot for diverse social groups. The film satirically examines the “No Future Generation,” probing their communication style, emptiness and aimlessness. Recognized as a Viennese New Wave documentary masterpiece, it won the Max Ophüls Prize.

Malaria Themes & Keywords

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  • night
  • male frontal nudity
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Cast & crew

Malaria Cast & Characters

Andreas Vitásek leads the cast as Hugo, with Geli Brechelmacher as Livia and Christian Schmidt. Directed by Niki List; 7 actors are credited in all.

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More from Niki List

More films directed by Niki List: Helden in Tirol and Werner and the Wizard of Booze.

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Malaria Also Known As

Also known as “Café Malaria”.

Also known as
  • Café Malaria

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FAQ

Malaria FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Malaria?

Malaria runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Malaria released?

Malaria was released on October 30, 1982.

Who directed Malaria?

Malaria was directed by Niki List.

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Who is in the cast of Malaria?

Malaria stars Andreas Vitásek as Hugo, Geli Brechelmacher as Livia and Christian Schmidt, among 7 credited actors.

Does Malaria have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Malaria in?

The original language of Malaria is German.

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