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Romantic drama

Variation (1983): Cast

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Variation is a 1983 romantic drama directed by Michael Haneke, starring Udo Samel as Peter, Monica Bleibtreu and Hilmar Thate. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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Variation (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Michael Haneke
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Variation About?

The premise of Variation without spoilers.

The emotional story of an adulterous relationship between a journalist and a teacher.

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Cast & crew

Variation Cast & Characters

Udo Samel leads the cast as Peter, with Monica Bleibtreu as Eva and Hilmar Thate as Georg. Directed by Michael Haneke; 12 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Michael Haneke

More films directed by Michael Haneke, best-rated first: Amour, Caché (Hidden), The White Ribbon and The Piano Teacher.

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Details

Variation Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Variation, or “Utopias Exist – Yes” and “I Know!””.

Also known as
  • Variation, or “Utopias Exist – Yes
  • I Know!”

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FAQ

Variation FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Variation?

Variation runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Variation released?

Variation was released on September 21, 1983.

Who directed Variation?

Variation was directed by Michael Haneke.

More films by Michael Haneke

Who is in the cast of Variation?

Variation stars Udo Samel as Peter, Monica Bleibtreu as Eva and Hilmar Thate as Georg, among 12 credited actors.

Does Variation have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Variation in?

The original language of Variation is German.

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