Cast
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Marleen Lohse
as Julia
Bo Hansen
as Philip
Armin Dillenberger
as Sportlehrer Eckard
Jona Mues
as Andy
Anja Nejarri
as Viola
Leander Modersohn
as Frank
Sarah Camp
as Regine
Paco-Luca Nietsche
as David
Lisa Augustin
as Isabelle
Frederic Welter
as Tom
Nikola Kastner
as Stephanie
Robin Sondermann
as Axel
Janina Elkin
as Lover Girl
Crew
Director
- Lars Montag
Writer
- Lars Montag
- Bob McCabe
- Rob Churchill
- Jens Urban
Producer
- Philipp Homberg
- Andreas Eicher
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This high-octane Romance/Action/Comedy/TV Movie film balances spectacular sequences with character-driven moments. Unlike many films in the genre, Küssen verboten, baggern erlaubt distinguishes itself through a unique visual style and creative action choreography.
Director Lars Montag brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2003, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Küssen verboten, baggern erlaubt took approximately 23 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 92 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 115 minutes long.
- The screenplay went through 15 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The film contains approximately 2346 individual shots.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
Historical Context
- In 2003, when this film is released:
- The September 11 attacks changed global security and politics.
- Digital technology was disrupting traditional media and entertainment.
- Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: September 25, 2003
- Runtime: 1h 32m