Archive Cinema City 2011.

The Robber

Der Räuber

Genre: Biography | Crime | Drama
Country: Germany, Austria
Year: 2010
Duration: 96 min

Director: Benjamin Heisenberg
Scenario: Benjamin Heisenberg

Cast: Andreas Lust, Franziska Weisz, Markus Schleinzer, Peter Vilnai, Max Edelbacher, Johann Bednar

Programme selection: Focus: Austria

Synopsis

Benjamin Heisenberg’s thriller The Robber, recently awarded with Best Newcommer in the director category at the Bavarian Film Awards, is based on Martin Prinz’ novel which tells the story of the spectacular criminal escapades of Austria’s infamous “Pump-gun Ronnie”. Johann Rettenberger (Andreas Lust) a misfit in the world he’s been released into driven by his endorphin addiction embarks on a spellbinding journey to run marathons and rob banks.

Awards:

Golden Pram for the best feature film, Zagreb Film Festival, 2010; nominated: Golden Berlin Bear - Benjamin Heisenberg, Berlin International Film Festival, 2010


 

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