Auf der Strecke (2007)

A department store security guard is secretly in love with a clerk in the store's bookshop. When he witnesses a seeming rival being attacked in the train, he gets off instead of helping him... See full summary »

Director:

Reto Caffi

Writers:

Reto Caffi (screenplay), Naomi Westerman

Stars:

Roland Bonjour, Julie Bräuning, Janic Halioua

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 15 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Roland Bonjour	...	Ladendieb
Julie Bräuning
Janic Halioua
Catherine Janke
André Meyer
Leonardo Nigro
Roeland Wiesnekker
Yves Wüthrich

Storyline

A department store security guard is secretly in love with a clerk in the store's bookshop. When he witnesses a seeming rival being attacked in the train, he gets off instead of helping him. Not being able to deal with his bad conscience, his formerly controlled life breaks down.

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Plot Keywords:

security guard | love | subway | youth violence | surveillance | 

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Genres:

Short | Drama

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Details

Country:

Switzerland Germany

Language:

Swiss German German

Release Date:

June 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

En la línea

Filming Locations:

Switzerland

Company Credits

Production Co:

Schweizer Fernsehen (SF),Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln (KHM)

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

This should have won the Oscar

I had the pleasure to watch the compilation of 2009 Oscar-nominated Shorts the other night on the big screen at the Bloor Cinema, and as far as I was concerned, this one was the clear winner.

The characters and the actors were good; the cinematography was there. But it was the great short story that really made it stand out for me. To be able to tell such a compelling story and to get the audience emotionally involved in the characters in such a short time frame is really the mark of a great dramatic short film.

I came away impressed and inspired. Too bad the academy didn't completely share my opinion...