Material (2009): Cast
Material is a 2009 documentary directed by Thomas Heise, starring Fritz Marquardt and Karl Kneidl. It runs 2 hours 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 44m (164 min)
- Director
- Thomas Heise
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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German - Studio
- ma.ja.de. FilmProduktions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Material About?
The premise of Material without spoilers.
The film strings together archival footage spanning from the late‑1980s in the GDR to contemporary Germany in 2008, exploring how leftover images linger in the mind. These pictures continuously recombine, forming meanings they were never intended to convey, remaining in motion and gradually solidifying into history. The work reflects on the passage of time and collective memory.
Material Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- theater
- policeman
- riot
- year 1989
- theater director
- socialism
- east germany
- archive footage
Material Cast
Fritz Marquardt leads the cast, with Karl Kneidl. Directed by Thomas Heise.
- Director Thomas Heise
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Material FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Material, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Material?
Material runs 2 hours 44 minutes (164 minutes).
When was Material released?
Material was released on February 12, 2009.
Who directed Material?
Material was directed by Thomas Heise.
More films by Thomas Heise Who is in the cast of Material?
Material stars Fritz Marquardt and Karl Kneidl.
Does Material have a post-credit scene?
No. Material has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Material in?
The original language of Material is German.
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