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Tunnel-Child

Tunnelkind

Drama
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1990-02-07
1h 28m
DE
Released
Teamfilm Produktion

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1969. The Prague Spring has been demolished. New barbed wire installations have been erected. Julia, who is thirteen, has moved with her mother to a village in northern Austria which lies on the Czech border. Julia has not spoken since her father's death. Her isolation increases in the village where she is an outsider. Provoked into proving her courage by some young villagers, she walks into no-man's land. She discovers a forgotten tunnel which leads to a construction site on the Czech side of the border. Julia makes the acquaintance of Roland, a forty-five-year-old surveyor, on "the other side". An ambivalent father-daughter relationship develops between them. Roman is the only one to whom she confides the secret of her border crossings. Due to his affection for her, she regains her ability to speak. And she starts to feel at ease with Alexander, who is her age. Roman makes new plans at Julia's urging. The insurmountable border foritfications will remain vulnerable . . .

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About Tunnel-Child

1969. The Prague Spring has been demolished. New barbed wire installations have been erected. Julia, who is thirteen, has moved with her mother to a village in northern Austria which lies on the Czech border. Julia has not spoken since her father's death. Her isolation increases in the village where she is an outsider. Provoked into proving her courage by some young villagers, she walks into no-man's land. She discovers a forgotten tunnel which leads to a construction site on the Czech side of the border. Julia makes the acquaintance of Roland, a forty-five-year-old surveyor, on "the other side". An ambivalent father-daughter relationship develops between them. Roman is the only one to whom she confides the secret of her border crossings. Due to his affection for her, she regains her ability to speak. And she starts to feel at ease with Alexander, who is her age. Roman makes new plans at Julia's urging. The insurmountable border foritfications will remain vulnerable . . . Running 88 minutes.

Tunnel-Child Cast and Characters

The cast features Josef Griesser (as Roman, Landvermesser), August Schmölzer (as Freund der Mutter), Georges Kern (as Lehrer), Silvia Lang (as Julia), and Claudia Martini (as Julia's mother). Their performances are a major reason Tunnel-Child has built such a passionate audience.

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There's a reason Tunnel-Child keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy German storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is Tunnel-Child?

Tunnel-Child runs for 88 minutes (about 1.5 hour).

Is Tunnel-Child good? What's the rating?

Tunnel-Child holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of Tunnel-Child?

The main cast includes Josef Griesser, August Schmölzer, Georges Kern, and Silvia Lang, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Tunnel-Child available in German?

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Tunnel-Child was released in 1990.

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What is Tunnel-Child about?

Tunnel-Child is a Drama film. 1969. The Prague Spring has been demolished. New barbed wire installations have been erected. Julia, who is thirteen, has moved with her mother to a village in northern Austria which lies on the Czech border. Julia has not spoken since her father's death. Her isolation increases in the village where she is an outsider. Provoked into proving her courage by some young villagers, she walks into no-man's land. She discovers a forgotten tunnel which leads to a construction site on the Czech side of the border. Julia makes the acquaintance of Roland, a forty-five-year-old surveyor, on "the other side". An ambivalent father-daughter relationship develops between them. Roman is the only one to whom she confides the secret of her border crossings. Due to his affection for her, she regains her ability to speak. And she starts to feel at ease with Alexander, who is her age. Roman makes new plans at Julia's urging. The insurmountable border foritfications will remain vulnerable . . .

When was Tunnel-Child released?

Tunnel-Child was released on February 7, 1990. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. The film was produced by Teamfilm Produktion.

Who stars in Tunnel-Child?

Tunnel-Child stars Josef Griesser, August Schmölzer, Georges Kern and Silvia Lang. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Tunnel-Child available in HD?

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