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Great Freedom
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Great Freedom

2021-11-18 · 116 min · ★ 7.3

Drama · Romance · Crime

In post-war Germany, liberation by the Allies does not mean freedom for everyone. Hans Hoffmann is repeatedly imprisoned under Paragraph 175, which criminalizes homosexuality. Nevertheless, over the decades, he continues his quest for freedom and love, even if he finds it in the most unusual places.

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Directors
Sebastian Meise
Production companies
FreibeuterFilm, Rohfilm
Countries
Austria, Germany
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 218,511

Top Cast

Franz RogowskiFranz RogowskiHans Hoffmann
Georg FriedrichGeorg FriedrichViktor
Anton von LuckeAnton von LuckeLeo Giese
Thomas PrennThomas PrennOskar
Thomas StecherGuard 1968
Alfred HartungAlfred HartungGuard 1945
Thomas WehlingGuard 1957
Mex SchlüpferMex SchlüpferBuddy Viktor
David Burnell IVDavid Burnell IVAlly
Fabian StummFabian StummPolice Officer
Joachim SchönfeldGuard
Klaus HuhleKlaus HuhleJudge
Andreas PattonAndreas PattonProsecutor
Daniel WagnerDaniel WagnerCriminal defense attorney
Ulrich FaßnachtSanitary room attendant
Johannes CramerAmerican soldier
Dan LestradeBarkeeper
Ernst SigotGay man at the toilet

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