Sanctuary
2015, German. Directed by Marc Brummund.
Summer 1968. 14-year-old Wolfgang is deported from his family in the secluded Church Welfare Institution sanctuary. One thing is clear for Wolfgang: His yearning for freedom, he will not soon buried in the bog.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Marc BrummundDirector
- Louis HofmannWolfgang Rosenkötter
- Katharina LorenzIngrid - Mutter von Wolfgang
- Uwe BohmHeinz - Stiefvater von Wolfgang
- Alexander HeldHausvater Brockmann
- Max RiemeltBruder Krapp
- Stephan GrossmannBruder Wilde
- Hans Peter KorffPastor Abeln
- Anna BullardAngelika Brockmann
- Enno TrebsBernd
- Justus RosenkranzMattis
- Langston UibelAnton
- Ole JoenssonHans
Details
- Released
- 18 June 2015
- Original title
- Freistatt
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Marc Brummund, Nicole Armbruster
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What Sanctuary is based on
Sanctuary is based on a true story.
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Sanctuary: quick answers
Is Sanctuary worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 93 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sanctuary?
Sanctuary runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Sanctuary have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sanctuary. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sanctuary parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Sanctuary yet.
Which OTT platform is Sanctuary on?
Sanctuary isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 June 2015. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sanctuary?
If you liked Sanctuary, try Short Term 12, Radio Flyer, Boyhood.
Who directed Sanctuary?
Sanctuary (2015) was directed by Marc Brummund and stars Louis Hofmann, Katharina Lorenz, Uwe Bohm.
What is Sanctuary based on?
Sanctuary is based on a true story.