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Transit

  • 20182018
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
10K
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Franz Rogowski in Transit (2018)
As fascism spreads, German refugee Georg (Franz Rogowski) flees to Marseille and assumes the identity of the dead writer whose transit papers he is carrying. Living among refugees from around the world, Georg falls for Marie (Paula Beer), a mysterious woman searching for her husband the man whose identity he has stolen. Adapted from Anna Seghers 1942 novel, TRANSIT shifts the original story to the present, blurring periods to create a timeless exploration of the plight of displaced people.
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A man attempting to escape occupied France falls in love with the wife of a dead author whose identity he has assumed.A man attempting to escape occupied France falls in love with the wife of a dead author whose identity he has assumed.A man attempting to escape occupied France falls in love with the wife of a dead author whose identity he has assumed.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
10K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Christian Petzold
  • Writers
    • Christian Petzold(adaptation)
    • Anna Seghers(novel)
  • Stars
    • Franz Rogowski
    • Paula Beer
    • Godehard Giese
Top credits
  • Director
    • Christian Petzold
  • Writers
    • Christian Petzold(adaptation)
    • Anna Seghers(novel)
  • Stars
    • Franz Rogowski
    • Paula Beer
    • Godehard Giese
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 63User reviews
    • 135Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 27 nominations

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    Transit - Official Trailer
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    Transit - Official Trailer

    Photos44

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    Franz Rogowski and Lilien Batman in Transit (2018)
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    Paula Beer and Franz Rogowski in Transit (2018)
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    Top cast

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    Franz Rogowski
    Franz Rogowski
    • Georgas Georg
    Paula Beer
    Paula Beer
    • Marieas Marie
    Godehard Giese
    Godehard Giese
    • Richardas Richard
    Lilien Batman
    • Drissas Driss
    Maryam Zaree
    Maryam Zaree
    • Melissaas Melissa
    Barbara Auer
    Barbara Auer
    • Architectas Architect…
    Matthias Brandt
    Matthias Brandt
    • Barmannas Barmann…
    Sebastian Hülk
    Sebastian Hülk
    • Paulas Paul
    Emilie de Preissac
    Emilie de Preissac
    • Chambermaid in Paris Hotelas Chambermaid in Paris Hotel
    Antoine Oppenheim
    • Binnetas Binnet
    Ronald Kukulies
    Justus von Dohnányi
    Justus von Dohnányi
    • Conductoras Conductor
    Alex Brendemühl
    Alex Brendemühl
    • Mexican Consulas Mexican Consul
    Trystan Pütter
    Trystan Pütter
    • American Consulas American Consul
    Agnès Regolo
    Thierry Otin
    Grégoire Monsaingeon
    Elisa Voisin
    • Director
      • Christian Petzold
    • Writers
      • Christian Petzold(adaptation)
      • Anna Seghers(novel)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to Christian Petzold, this movie is the last chapter of his trilogy called "Love in Times of Oppressive Systems". The trilogy also includes Barbara (2012) and Phoenix (2014).
    • Quotes

      Georg: A man had died. He was to register in hell. He waited in front of a large door. He waited a day, two. He waited weeks. Months. Then years. Finally a man walked past him. The man waiting addressed him: Perhaps you can help me, I'm supposed to register in hell. The other man looks him up and down, says: But sir, this here is hell.

    • Connections
      Follows Barbara (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Karneval der Tiere - Der Kuckuck
      Composed by Camille Saint-Saëns
      Performed by Franz Rogowski (uncredited)
      (c) copyright control
      Recorded by Stefan Will

    User reviews63

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    TRANSITORY DYSTOPIAN RETRO DRAMA
    This is an excellent, if somewhat heavy drama. Excellent acting. The plot obviously romanticised and, given the dystopian premise, unbelievable yet eminently relatable. A reverse WWII refugee story of love and self realisation.

    I enjoyed it and certainly felt a note of anguish at refugee plights the world over.

    A good movie!
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    • MadamWarden
    • Oct 22, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 1, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Neon Productions (France)
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • German
      • French
      • French Sign Language
    • Also known as
      • Транзит
    • Filming locations
      • Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
    • Production companies
      • Schramm Film
      • Neon Productions
      • Arte France Cinéma
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $815,290
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $31,931
      • Mar 3, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,012,747
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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