Autopilots ( Autopiloten ) ( Auto pilots )

Autopilots (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Autopiloten
Alternate Title: Auto pilots
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Berlin International Film Festival
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Subtitles )
German ( Dolby Surround )

Product Origin/Format:
Germany ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
106 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.85:1)

Special Features:
Commentary
Interactive Menu
Making Of
Photo Gallery
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 2007 and produced in:
France ( France, Benelux )
Germany ( Germany, Central Europe )

Directed By:
Bastian Günther

Written By:
Bastian Günther

Actors:
Charly Hübner ..... Jörg
Wolfram Koch ..... Dieter
Walter Kreye ..... Georg
Manfred Zapatka ..... Heinz
Susanne-Marie Wrage ..... Rita
Christopher Reinhardt ..... Malte
Charlotte Bohning ..... Kathrin
Teresa Harder ..... Marion
Regine Schröder ..... Petra
Tilo Nest ..... Klaus
Harald Koch ..... Verlassener Mann
Michael Abendroth ..... Jochim
Thomas Douglas ..... Daniel Kramer
Jürgen Rißmann ..... Druckereimitarbeiter
Nicholas Bodeux ..... Manfred Heimann

Synopsis:

Four insecure men just trying to hang on to their pride find their lives intersecting on the highways of the German Ruhr region in this drama from director Bastian Guenther. For soccer coach Georg, tonight's game will dictate the outcome of his future career. Likewise, bathroom equipment salesman Jorg also stands to lose his job if sales don't perk up, and given that his personal life is currently in shambles he struggles to keep his numbers up. Freelance television reporter Dieter, on the other hand, may not fear for losing his job as he chases his latest sensational story, though he would like to spend a bit more time with his young son. Unfortunately in order to do so, Dieter has to contend with his embittered ex-wife Rita. Meanwhile, out at the local mall, ageing pop star Heinz greets his many adoring fans. Despite the fact that he is still viewed as a superstar by the public at large, Heinz is beginning to feel like the product of a bygone era.

The motorways of the German Ruhr form the point of intersection for four people trying to chase their forgotten ideals. One of them is Georg, a football league team's trainer. He must win the evening's game if he is to keep his job. Roving television reporter Dieter is on the hunt day and night in search of sensational images. Bigoted bath lift salesman Jörg drifts further and further towards isolation. German Schlager singer Heinz's best days are already behind him. All four people are insecure heroes just trying to hang on - until the going gets too tough...

Four interwoven stories and episodes taking place during twenty-four hours on the roads of the Ruhr area.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 19 December, 2013.