Synopsis
In an attempt to flee Nazi-occupied France, Georg assumes the identity of a dead author but soon finds himself stuck in Marseilles, where he falls in love with Maria, a young woman searching for her missing husband.
Transit (2018) is a 1h 42min drama feature film by Christian Petzold. In an attempt to flee Nazi-occupied France, Georg assumes the identity of a dead author but soon finds himself stuck...
Key facts
Cast
Franz Rogowski, Paula Beer, Godehard Giese, Lilien Batman, Barbara Auer, Matthias Brandt, Sebastian Hülk, Àlex Brendemühl
Original language
German
First release
April 5, 2018 (Germany)
Production companies
Schramm Film Koerner & Weber
Based on
Transit Visa
Setting
Marseille
Crew
Screenplay
Christian Petzold
Producer
Antonin Dedet, Florian Koerner von Gustorf, Michael Weber
Cinematography
Hans Fromm
Editing
Bettina Böhler
Music
Stefan Will
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- National Board of Review 2019 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 2018 generic
- Indiewire Critics' Poll 2018 generic
- Melbourne International Film Festival 2018 generic - Feature
- Sydney Film Festival 2018 generic - In Competition
- Toronto International Film Festival 2018 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Germany | April 5, 2018 |
| Theatrical | France | April 25, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Austria | May 4, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | May 16, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | May 31, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Israel | August 16, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | September 7, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | September 27, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | October 17, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | October 22, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | October 25, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Italy | October 25, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Slovakia | October 25, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Canada | November 9, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | November 30, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Romania | January 4, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | January 10, 2019 |
| Streaming | Japan | January 12, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | January 24, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | January 25, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Ukraine | February 28, 2019 |
| Theatrical | United States | March 1, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Chile | March 21, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | April 11, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | April 11, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Greece | April 18, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | May 9, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Finland | May 10, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Poland | May 10, 2019 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | June 13, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Norway | July 12, 2019 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | August 2, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | August 16, 2019 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | July 2, 2020 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 12A |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United States | June 25, 2019 |
Full credits
| Director | Christian Petzold |
| Cast | Franz Rogowski (Georg), Paula Beer (Marie), Godehard Giese (Richard), Lilien Batman (Driss), Barbara Auer (Architect / Frau), Matthias Brandt (Bartender / Narrator), Sebastian Hülk (Paul), Àlex Brendemühl (Mexican Consul), Ronald Kukulies (Heinz), Maryam Zaree (Melissa), Emilie de Preissac (Chambermaid in Paris Hotel), Antoine Oppenheim (Binnet), Louison Tresallet (Jean Binnet), Justus von Dohnányi (Conductor), Trystan Pütter (American Consul), Agnès Regolo, Thierry Otin, Grégoire Monsaingeon, Elisa Voisin, Brahim El Abdouni, Jean-Jérôme Esposito, Stina Soliva, Nathalie Dodivers (Refugee) |
| Screenplay | Christian Petzold |
| Producer | Antonin Dedet, Florian Koerner von Gustorf, Michael Weber |
| Cinematography | Hans Fromm |
| Editing | Bettina Böhler |
| Music | Stefan Will |
| Production design | Klaus-Dieter Gruber |
| Sound | Andreas Mücke-Niesytka, Christian Conrad, Dominik Schleier |
| Costumes | Katharina Ost |
Additional data: TMDB.
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