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Europa

1991-06-27 · 113 min · ★ 7.3

Crime · Drama · Thriller

In 1945 Germany, following the end of World War II, Leopold Kessler, an American of German descent, is hired by his uncle as a sleeping car conductor on the Zentropa train line. Leopold's wish is to be neutral to the ongoing purges of loyalists by Allied forces and do what he can to help a hurting country, but ultimately finds himself being used by both sides.

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Directors
Lars von Trier
Production companies
Gérard Mital Productions, Nordisk Film Denmark, WMG Film, Svenska Filminstitutet, UGC
Countries
Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,007,976

Top Cast

Jean-Marc BarrJean-Marc BarrLeopold Kessler
Barbara SukowaBarbara SukowaKatharina Hartmann
Udo KierUdo KierLawrence Hartmann
Ernst-Hugo JäregårdErnst-Hugo JäregårdUncle Kessler
Erik MørkErik MørkPater
Jørgen ReenbergJørgen ReenbergMax Hartmann
Henning JensenHenning JensenSiggy
Eddie ConstantineEddie ConstantineColonel Harris
Max von SydowMax von SydowNarrator (voice)
Benny PoulsenBenny PoulsenSteleman
Erno MüllerErno MüllerSeifert
Dietrich KuhlbrodtDietrich KuhlbrodtInspector
Holger PerfortHolger PerfortMr. Ravenstein
Anne Werner ThomsenAnne Werner ThomsenMrs. Ravenstein
Hardy RafnHardy RafnMan in Housecoat
Cæcilia Holbek TrierCæcilia Holbek TrierMaid
János HerskóJános HerskóJewish Man
TalilaJewish Wife
Claus FlygareClaus FlygareFather
Jon LedinAmerican Soldier

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