Import/Export
A nurse from Ukraine searches for a better life in the West, while an unemployed security guard from Austria heads East for the same reason. Both are looking for work, a new beginning, an existence, struggling to believe in themselves, to find a meaning in life...
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | LaCinetek, ARTE Boutique |
About Import/Export
Import/Export is a 2007 German-language drama film directed by Ulrich Seidl. The cast is led by Ekateryna Rak, Paul Hofmann, Michael Thomas. It has a runtime of 2h 15m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings.
Import/Export was produced by Pronto Film, Ulrich Seidl Filmproduktion, and Essential Filmproduktion and made in Austria and Ukraine. It was released on October 18, 2007.
- Director
- Ulrich Seidl
- Writers
- Ulrich Seidl, Veronika Franz
- Release date
- October 18, 2007
- Original language
- German
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Austria, Ukraine
- Production
- Pronto Film, Ulrich Seidl Filmproduktion, Essential Filmproduktion
Import/Export cast & crew
Import/Export was directed by Ulrich Seidl and written by Ulrich Seidl and Veronika Franz.
The cast features Ekateryna Rak as Olga, Paul Hofmann as Pauli, Michael Thomas as Paulis Stiefvater, Susanne Lothar as Paulis Mutter, Natalija Baranova as Olgas Freundin (Ukraine), and Natalja Epureanu as Olgas Freundin (Wien).
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Wolfgang Thaler and it was produced by Ulrich Seidl and Lucki Stipetić.
Is Import/Export worth watching?
Import/Export holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 126 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 15m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Import/Export is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Import/Export
Ekateryna Rak
Olga
Paul Hofmann
Pauli
Michael Thomas
Paulis Stiefvater
Susanne Lothar
Paulis Mutter
Natalija Baranova
Olgas Freundin (Ukraine)
Natalja Epureanu
Olgas Freundin (Wien)
Maria Hofstätter
Schwester Maria
Georg Friedrich
Pfleger Andi
Erich Finsches
Erich Schlager
Johannes Nussbaum
Sohn Einfamilienhaus
Lidiya Oleksandrivna Savka
Olgas Mutter
Dmytro Andriyovich Gachkov
Olgas Bruder
Import/Export — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Import/Export in United States?
Import/Export is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Import/Export in?
Import/Export is originally in German, with audio tracks including German, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Import/Export?
Import/Export runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
▸What is Import/Export rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 126 ratings.
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