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Cast
Mario Adorf
as Martin Burian
Veronica Ferres
as Sylva Burian
Christiane Hörbiger
as Margarete Kämmerer
Christoph Letkowski
as Sigi Klein
Carl Achleitner
as Franz Navratil
Markus von Lingen
as Kapitän Von Widerbornen
Michele Oliveri
as Carlo Zeppelini
Dorian Steidl
as Conferencier
Kimberly Rydell
as Margarete (jung)
Wolfgang Rauh
as Burian (jung)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2012
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes6
DirectorNikolaus Leytner
WritersKlaus Richter
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDie lange Welle hinterm Kiel
About Die lange Welle hinterm Kiel
In a luxurious cruise a woman recognizes the voice of the man who killed her husband 50 years ago during World War II. The reunion brings bitter memories in women. Based on the novel" The long wave after the keel" by Pavel Kohout.
Directed by Nikolaus Leytner, Die lange Welle hinterm Kiel leans on a strong ensemble — Mario Adorf, Veronica Ferres, Christiane Hörbiger — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2012.
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