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Short comedy

The Apologies (2010): Cast

The Apologies (2010) movie poster

The Apologies is a 2010 short comedy directed by Hal Hartley, starring Bettina Zimmermann, Nikolai Kinski and Ireen Kirsch. It runs 14 minutes.

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The Apologies (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
14 min
Director
Hal Hartley
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Apologies About?

The premise of The Apologies without spoilers.

A commercially successful yet artistically conflicted playwright rents his Berlin apartment to a young actress for her drama‑school audition, as he balances his own creative doubts with her aspirations, while he travels to New York to rescue a doomed production that threatens his reputation. The film contrasts his professional pressures with personal loyalty and the tension between commercial demands and artistic integrity.

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Cast & crew

The Apologies Cast

Bettina Zimmermann leads the cast, with Nikolai Kinski and Ireen Kirsch. Directed by Hal Hartley.

From the director

More from Hal Hartley

More films directed by Hal Hartley, best-rated first: Trust, Henry Fool, Ned Rifle and The Unbelievable Truth.

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FAQ

The Apologies FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Apologies?

The Apologies runs 14 minutes.

When was The Apologies released?

The Apologies was released on April 27, 2010.

Who directed The Apologies?

The Apologies was directed by Hal Hartley.

More films by Hal Hartley

Who is in the cast of The Apologies?

The Apologies stars Bettina Zimmermann, Nikolai Kinski and Ireen Kirsch.

Does The Apologies have a post-credit scene?

No. The Apologies has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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