Krabat
2008
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Synopsis
A 14-year-old orphan named Krabat flees the horrors of the 30 Years War by becoming an apprentice to an ominous master of a mysterious mill. Krabat is not only taught the craft of milling, but is also instructed in the sinister world of the darker arts. When the life of his friend and protector is threatened, Krabat must struggle to free himself from an evil sorcerer's control in a gripping fight for freedom, friendship and love.
Key facts
Cast
David Kross, Daniel Brühl, Robert Stadlober, Hanno Koffler, Christian Redl, Paula Kalenberg, Anna Thalbach, Charly Hübner
Original language
German
First release
September 7, 2008 (Canada)
Production companies
20th Century Studios
Based on
Krabat
Crew
Screenplay
Marco Kreuzpaintner, Michael Gutmann
Producer
Jakob Claussen, Thomas Wöbke, Ulrike Putz
Cinematography
Daniel Gottschalk
Editing
Hansjörg Weißbrich
Music
Annette Focks
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Berlin International Film Festival 2009 generic
- Fantastic Fest 2009
- German Film Awards 2009 generic
- Seattle International Film Festival 2009 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2008 generic
Titles
| Original title | Krabat | German |
| Alternate title | Le Maître des sorciers | |
| Alternate title | Krabat and the Legend of the Satanic Mill | |
| Alternate title | Krabat : Disciple of the Dark Mill |
Soundtracks
| CD | Krabat (Der Original-Soundtrack Zum Film) (2008) | 1 release, 2008: Goya |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | September 7, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Ukraine | September 7, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Germany | October 9, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | October 30, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Japan | October 31, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Austria | November 28, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Kazakhstan | May 28, 2009 |
| Theatrical | Russia | May 28, 2009 |
| Theatrical | United States | June 9, 2009 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | December 12, 2009 |
| Streaming | South Korea | April 12, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
Versions & editions
| Original version (German) |
Full credits
| Director | Marco Kreuzpaintner |
| Cast | David Kross (Krabat), Daniel Brühl (Tonda), Robert Stadlober (Lyschko), Hanno Koffler (Juro), Christian Redl (Meister - Evil Sorcerer), Paula Kalenberg (Kantorka), Anna Thalbach (Worschula), Charly Hübner (Michal), Tom Wlaschiha (Hanzo), Moritz Grove (Merten), Sven Hönig (Andrusch), Stefan Haschke (Staschko), David Fischbach (Lobosch), Daniel Steiner (Petar), Tom Lass (Kubo), Daniel Fripan (Kito), Ionut Baias (Baro), Peter Rappenglück (Pest Helper #1), Alexej Boris (Pest Helper #2), Carmen Ungureanu (Krabat's Mother), Mac Steinmeier (Godfather), Otto Sander (Narrator (voice)) |
| Screenplay | Marco Kreuzpaintner, Michael Gutmann |
| Producer | Jakob Claussen, Thomas Wöbke, Ulrike Putz |
| Cinematography | Daniel Gottschalk |
| Editing | Hansjörg Weißbrich |
| Music | Annette Focks |
| Production design | Christian M. Goldbeck |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
