Four Minutes (2006)
Vier Minuten (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 1h 52min
- Drama, Music
- 18 Apr 2008 (USA)
- Movie
An elderly piano teacher trains a young convict at a women's penitentiary.
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Awards:
- 40 wins & 11 nominations.
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Monica Bleibtreu | ... |
Gertrud 'Traude' Krüger
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| Hannah Herzsprung | ... |
Jenny von Loeben
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Sven Pippig | ... |
Mütze
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| Richy Müller | ... |
Kowalski
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| Jasmin Tabatabai | ... |
Ayse
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| Stefan Kurt | ... |
Direktor Meyerbeer
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| Vadim Glowna | ... |
Gerhard von Loeben
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| Nadja Uhl | ... |
Nadine Hoffmann
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Peter Davor | ... |
Journalist Wahrig
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| Edita Malovcic | ... |
Traude - jung
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| Christian Koerner | ... |
SS-Sturmbannführer
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Kathrin Kestler | ... |
Hannah
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Amber Bongard | ... |
Clara Mütze
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| Dietrich Hollinderbäumer | ... |
Pater Vincens
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| Dieter Moor | ... |
TV-Moderator
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| Maria Hartmann | ... |
TV-Kandidatin
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Isolde Fischer | ... |
Platzanweiserin
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Irene Rindje | ... |
Organisatorin
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Gabriele Schäfer | ... |
Aufseherin Quetsche
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| Torsten Ranft | ... |
Entrepreneur
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Lara Beckmann | ... |
Konkurrentin
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Dagmar Leesch | ... |
Gefangene Dörte
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Toni Scholz | ... |
Gefangene Fränkie
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Marion Hübinger | ... |
Gefangene Mary
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André Rauscher | ... |
SÜ Einser
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Roberto Galvez | ... |
SÜ Einser
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David Ritterhaus | ... |
Millionärssohn
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Juliana Albrecht | ... |
Mutter Millionärssohn
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Daniela Grosch | ... |
NS-Schreibkraft
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Thomas Jester | ... |
Friseur
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Gerd Weigmann | ... |
Wärter
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Thomas Ulbricht | ... |
Henker #1
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Michael Sunjo | ... |
Henker #2
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Aurel von Arx | ... |
Soldat
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Directed by
| Chris Kraus | ||
Written by
| Chris Kraus | ... | () |
Produced by
| Sabine Holtgreve | ... | co-producer: SWR |
| Alexandra Kordes | ... | executive producer / producer |
| Meike Kordes | ... | executive producer / producer |
| Chris Kraus | ... | co-producer |
| Fabian Massah | ... | line producer |
| Bettina Ricklefs | ... | co-producer: BR |
| Georg Steinert | ... | co-producer: Arte |
Music by
| Annette Focks | ||
Cinematography by
| Judith Kaufmann | ||
Editing by
| Uta Schmidt | ||
Editorial Department
| Ronney Afortu | ... | colorist |
| Daniela Grosch | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Nina Haun | ||
Production Design by
| Silke Buhr | ||
| Christian Sitta | ||
Costume Design by
| Gioia Raspé | ||
Makeup Department
| Tamar Aviv | ... | makeup artist |
| Susana Sánchez | ... | makeup department head |
| Anna von Gwinner | ... | makeup artist (as Anna Peppler) |
Production Management
| Susan Füllmich | ... | assistant unit manager |
| Thomas Král | ... | unit production manager |
| Fabian Massah | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Andreas Brauer | ... | second assistant director |
| Andreas Hoffmann | ... | first assistant director: reshoots |
| Robin Meurer | ... | second assistant director: Berlin |
| Antonia Molter | ... | third assistant director |
| Annette Stefan | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Simon Blum | ... | property master: outdoor |
| Ron Büttner | ... | set constructor |
| Lily Kiera | ... | property master: indoor |
| Siw Polly Kuhnert | ... | set dresser |
| Olaf Lemitz | ... | prop driver |
| Felix Manchon | ... | painter |
| Bernd Morgenstern | ... | prop hand |
| Christiane Rothe | ... | assistant production designer |
| Susanna Schnibbe | ... | painter |
| Wolfgang Zuber | ... | set constructor |
Sound Department
| Eckhard Blach | ... | dialogue editor / sound editor |
| Rainer Gerlach | ... | boom operator |
| Laura L. Gintar | ... | sound post-production coordinator |
| Jörg Höhne | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Christoph Oertel | ... | foley mixer |
| Robin Pohle | ... | sound editor / sound effects editor |
| Andreas Ruft | ... | sound recordist |
| Günther Röhn | ... | foley artist |
| Oliver Schmerwitz | ... | sound recordist: post-production |
Special Effects by
| Stephan Baraniecki | ... | special effects technician |
| Hans Seck | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Thomas Thiele | ... | special effects technician |
| Roland Tropp | ... | special effects technician |
| Holger Veh | ... | special effects supervisor |
Visual Effects by
| Axel Bohlmann | ... | digital effects artist |
| Marc Briede | ... | digital effects artist |
| Thomas Diesselhorst | ... | titles |
| Dirk Frischmuth | ... | digital effects artist |
| Frank Hellmann | ... | DI supervisor |
| Markus 'Maggi' Selchow | ... | digital effects artist |
Stunts
| Rainer Werner | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Lisa Cohrs | ... | clapper loader |
| Markus Eckert | ... | steadicam operator |
| Peter Fritscher | ... | gaffer |
| Thorsten Khan | ... | best boy / electrician |
| Maike Maier | ... | key grip |
| Heiko Matting | ... | key grip |
| Oliver Mehlis | ... | lighting technician |
| Susanne Mika | ... | video operator |
| Sven Ole Renneke | ... | clapper loader / still photographer |
| Henrik Sauer | ... | assistant camera |
| Bert Scharffenberg | ... | electrician |
| Sebastian Schmitt | ... | grip |
| Nils Schulz | ... | key grip |
| Rasmus Sievers | ... | gameshow camera |
| Heinz Wehsling | ... | steadicam operator |
| Patrick Zimmermann | ... | electrician |
Casting Department
| Maria Dost | ... | extras casting |
| Brigitte Hofmann | ... | extras casting |
| Sandra Wortmann | ... | casting trainee |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Diana Gollmer | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Gordana Rodic | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Moritz Schreiner | ... | location service: Stuttgart |
| Rene von Bodisco | ... | location manager / location scout |
Music Department
| Ferran Cruixent | ... | orchestrator |
| Peter Fuchs | ... | score mixer |
| Antonia Molter | ... | music coordinator |
| Andi Reisner | ... | electric guitar |
| Jan Tilman Schade | ... | music consultant |
| Michael Schubert | ... | music recordist: piano recordings |
Script and Continuity Department
| Britta Butzmühlen | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| Olaf Lemitz | ... | property driver |
| Mario Moos | ... | production driver |
Additional Crew
| Inci Bosnak | ... | caretaker: extras |
| Bernd Otten | ... | set manager |
| Oliver Rebling | ... | assistant production accountant |
| Sandra Rößler | ... | production assistant |
| Marit Schlechte | ... | piano coach: to Monica Bleibtreu / piano stand in: for Hannah Herzsprung |
| Lies Schumandl | ... | controller / production accountant |
| Holger Veh | ... | supervising armorer |
| Mira Wirth | ... | production intern |
Thanks
| Ulrike Fauth | ... | thanks (as Uli Fauth) |
| Heike-Melba Fendel | ... | thanks (as Heike Melba Fendel) |
| Katrin Goetter | ... | thanks |
| Nico Hofmann | ... | thanks |
| Anna Justice | ... | thanks |
| Klaus Keil | ... | thanks |
| Uschi Keil | ... | thanks |
| Sylvie Lazzarini | ... | thanks |
| Kirsten Niehuus | ... | thanks |
| Hermann J. Omsels | ... | thanks |
| Gabriele Röthemeyer | ... | thanks |
| Karin Schmidt | ... | thanks |
| Peter Schmidt | ... | thanks |
| Uta Schmidt | ... | special thanks |
| Susan Schulte | ... | thanks |
| Helene Schwarz | ... | thanks |
| Sascha Schwingel | ... | thanks |
| Rosa von Praunheim | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
- Kordes & Kordes Film GmbH
- Südwestrundfunk (SWR)
- Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR)
- ARTE
- Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (BKM) (with the support of)
- Journal Filmproduktion
- Medien- und Filmgesellschaft (MFG) Filmförderung Baden-Württemberg (with the support of)
- Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg (with the support of)
- teamWorx Television & Film (in association with)
Distributors
- ABC Distribution (2007) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Alfa Films (2008) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Autobahn (2008) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cinemien (2007) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- EuropaCorp. Distribution (2007) (France) (theatrical)
- Filmcoopi Zürich (2007) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Gaga (2007) (Japan) (theatrical) (as GAGA Communications)
- Madman Entertainment (2007) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Mongrel Media (Canada) (theatrical)
- Peccadillo Pictures (2007) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (limited)
- Piffl Medien (2007) (Germany) (theatrical)
- SPI International (2007) (Czechia) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Senator International (2008) (United States) (theatrical)
- Alberto Bitelli Intl. Films (2006) (Brazil)
- Film Production Partner (2022) (Germany) (video)
- Filmjuwelen (2020) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Filmjuwelen (2020) (Germany) (DVD)
- Homescreen (2008) (Belgium) (DVD)
- Homescreen (2008) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- LA7d (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Mongrel Media (2008) (Canada) (DVD)
- TDM Entertainment (2008) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Vii Pillars Entertainment (2010) (Hong Kong) (DVD)
- good movies! (2008) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
- Optical Art (HD master)
- Optical Art (color correction)
- Optical Art (film recording)
- Optical Art (film scanning)
- Optical Art (titles)
- Optical Art (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Cinegate Ludwigsburg GmbH (camera and lighting equipment by)
- Theaterkunst (costume rental)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In Germany, the elder Frau Traude Krueger gives piano classes in a prison for a few prisoners and the security guard Mütze. When she sees the rebel and aggressive Jenny Von Loeben playing piano, she immediately identifies her potential and offers to teach her for a competition. Frau Krueger finds that Jenny was a prodigy when she was a child; abused when she was a teenager and has been imprisoned for murdering and decapitating a man. Along the period they work together preparing for the exhibition, Frau Krueger discloses secrets about her love in World War II while the self-destructive Jenny has four minutes of glory and recognition of her talent. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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| Taglines | The next German film sensation after The Lives of Others See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | EUR1,400,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | When student Jenny is at Frau Krüger's (b. 1926) home, a picture of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) and one of Wilhelm Furtwängler (1886-1954) can be seen on the wall above the piano. Earlier, we see a picture of Furtwängler when the young Krüger is being coerced by a member of the Nazi party to rebuke her friendship with her then student (circa 1944). See more » |
| Goofs | In several sequences where we see Jenny playing the piano, the notes we hear do not correspond to the keys she plays. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Followed by 15 Years (2023). See more » |
| Quotes |
Gerhard von Loeben:
I hope you win, Jenny. Jenny von Loeben: I hope you die, Daddy. See more » |