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Family drama

The Beginner (2017): Cast

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The Beginner is a 2017 family drama directed by Alexandra Sell, starring Rainer Bock as Rolf Buschhaus, Ulrike Krumbiegel and Aliya Ania Antonella Amberg. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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The Beginner (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Alexandra Sell
Genres
Drama , Family
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Beginner About?

The premise of The Beginner without spoilers.

A coming-of-age story follows Annebarbel Buschhaus, a grumpy doctor who returns to ice skating at 58 after a 40-year absence. As she laces up her skates, Annebarbel attempts to rekindle forgotten childhood dreams and forges an unexpected friendship with Jolina Kuhn, a young and talented figure skater from Berlin. Through this new connection, Annebarbel starts to confront her past and gradually breaks free from the influence of her overbearing mother.

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Cast & crew

The Beginner Cast & Characters

Rainer Bock leads the cast as Rolf Buschhaus, with Ulrike Krumbiegel as Dr. Annebärbel Buschhaus and Aliya Ania Antonella Amberg as Annebärbel Buschhaus ( klein). Directed by Alexandra Sell; 13 actors are credited in all.

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More from Alexandra Sell

One more film directed by Alexandra Sell: Ice Aged.

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The Beginner Also Known As

Also known as “La Débutante”.

Also known as
  • La Débutante

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The Beginner FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Beginner?

The Beginner runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was The Beginner released?

The Beginner was released on August 30, 2017.

Who directed The Beginner?

The Beginner was directed by Alexandra Sell.

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Who is in the cast of The Beginner?

The Beginner stars Rainer Bock as Rolf Buschhaus, Ulrike Krumbiegel as Dr. Annebärbel Buschhaus and Aliya Ania Antonella Amberg as Annebärbel Buschhaus ( klein), among 13 credited actors.

Does The Beginner have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Beginner in?

The original language of The Beginner is German.

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