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The State I Am In
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The State I Am In

2001-02-01 · 106 min · ★ 6.8

Drama

Clara and Hans are left-wing terrorists who have been sought by police for almost fifteen years. Their increasingly rebellious daughter Jeanne begins to pose a threat to their security when she falls in love with a boy she meets on the beach.

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Directors
Christian Petzold
Production companies
Schramm Film, HR, ARTE
Countries
Germany
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,000,000

Top Cast

Julia HummerJulia HummerJeanne
Barbara AuerBarbara AuerClara
Richy MüllerRichy MüllerHans
Bilge BingulHeinrich
Rogério JacquesRogério JacquesDieb
Maria JoãoConcierge
Vasco MachadoPoliceman
Noberto PaulaRacket
Bernd TauberBernd TauberAchim
Katharina SchüttlerKatharina SchüttlerPaulina
Günther Maria HalmerGünther Maria HalmerKlaus
Inka LöwendorfInka LöwendorfGirl at School
Manfred MöckTeacher
Marc SönnichsenHeinrich's Friend
Ingrit DohseIngrit DohseRestaurant Manager
Henriette HeinzeHenriette HeinzeHitch-hiker
Maria João LuísMaria João LuísConcierge
Joana LoureiroExtra (uncredited)

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