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Writers:
Stefan Dähnert (writer)
Anne Wild (writer)
Release Date:
31 January 2002 (Germany) more
Tagline:
The past can be a ticking bomb. Especially if you placed it there yourself.
Plot:
What To Do In Case of Fire? tells the humorous and touching story of six former creative anarchists... more | add synopsis
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2 wins & 2 nominations more
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Inspiring piece for aging activists more (22 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Til Schweiger | ... | Tim | |
| Martin Feifel | ... | Hotte | |
| Sebastian Blomberg | ... | Maik | |
| Nadja Uhl | ... | Nele | |
| Matthias Matschke | ... | Terror | |
| Doris Schretzmayer | ... | Flo | |
| Klaus Löwitsch | ... | Manowsky | |
| Devid Striesow | ... | Henkel | |
| Barbara Philipp | ... | Pritt | |
| Aykut Kayacik | ... | Bülent | |
| Hubert Mulzer | ... | Police Chief | |
| Oliver Mommsen | ... | Konrad | |
| This Maag | ... | Schimtz | |
| Johanna von Halem | ... | Agency Assistant | |
| Sandra Nedeleff | ... | Real Estate Agent |
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What to Do in Case of Fire (USA)
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Rated R for some drug use and language.
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101 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
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Iceland:12 | Argentina:16 | Germany:12 | USA:R | Spain:13 | UK:15
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Continuity: As the group enters the train station "Ostkreuz" at the end of the movie, it's night and the sky is black. When they reach the platform, the sun is shining. more
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This is a touching movie about a group of young, idealist anarchists who lose their beliefs and their friendships and become what they never expected. In being a slightly older than young idealist/activist myself I found this film very moving. But I think it can appeal to anyone who has had close friendships, only to see them pulled apart by approaching adulthood, social responsibilities, or changes in values. The film actually portrays these young punks in a convincing way unlike many other movies I've seen in which underground or subversive groups are shown in the most basest of stereotypes. The characters' background story or former look is not the focus though, so it does rush through that time rather quickly. The main draw in the film is the amazing job it does showing all of the reasons for the group's disbanding. You sympathize with each of the characters and can understand each of their reasons for choosing their current lifestyles. The plot is solid, the characters engaging, and the dialogue can be quite funny. This is the kind of film that has you laughing, crying and cheering all in a span of 2 hrs. Highly recommended.