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Sparta
2022•1h 39m•6.7/10
Drama

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6.7/10(40)

Ewald moved to Romania years ago. Now in his 40s, he seeks a fresh start. Leaving his girlfriend, he moves to the hinterland. With young boys from the area, he transforms a decaying school into a fortress. The children enjoy a new, carefree existence. But the distrust of the villagers is soon awoken. And Ewald is forced to confront a truth he has long suppressed.

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Production

Ulrich Seidl Filmproduktion, Société Parisienne de Production, BR, ARTE France Cinéma, Coproduction Office, Essential Filmproduktion

Language

DE

Status

Released

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Cast

Georg Friedrich

Georg Friedrich

Ewald

Florentina Elena Pop

Aurica / Ewald's girlfriend

Hans-Michael Rehberg

Hans-Michael Rehberg

Vater

Marius Ignat

Marius Ignat

Stepfather

Octavian-Nicolae Cocis

Octavian-Nicolae Cocis

Octavian

Ecaterina Gramaticu

Octavian's mother

Gianni Gramaticu

Octavian's Brother

Geta Mariana Cira

Ewald's girlfriend's mother

Mircea Bolba

School warden

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