Synopsis
Gabriel, Bobby and Costa are old friends from Altona, a multicultural hood in Hamburg. Just out of prison, Gabriel wants to turn his back on crime, but the others continue to operate as petty criminals. Friendships are tested as the trio navigate a dark world of mafia bosses and deals gone wrong.
Key facts
Original language
German
Setting
Hamburg
Crew
Screenplay
Fatih Akin
Stills
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Festival History
- Athens International Film Festival 2004 generic
- Hamburg Film Festival 1998 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 1998 generic
- Thessaloniki Film Festival 1998 generic
Titles
| Alternate title | Short Sharp Shock | |
| Alternate title | L'engrenage |
Versions & editions
| Original version (German) |
Full credits
| Director | Fatih Akin |
| Screenplay | Fatih Akin |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
