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Midnight Runner streaming

Original title: Der Läufer

2018 Movie Switzerland Drama, Crime 92 min

By: Hannes Baumgartner With: Annina Euling, Max Hubacher, Sylvia Rohrer

Jonas Widmer, one of the best runners in Switzerland, is focussed on participating in the Olympic games. Besides sports, Jonas is also a successful cook and plans to move in with his girlfriend, Simone. But Jonas's perfect life is increasingly disturbed by memories of his late brother. He starts leading a tragic double life, robbing young women at night. Based on a true story.

Filmium rating

59%

Festival Achievements

Schweizer Filmpreis 2019

Nominations:

Bester Spielfilm • Bester Darsteller

San Sebastian International Filmfestival 2018

Selections:

New Directors Competition

Mood

Dark

Disturbing

Psychological

Serious

Tense

Thrilling

Tragic

Cast & Crew

Hannes Baumgartner

Stefan Staub

CONTRAST FILM

Max Hubacher

Sylvia Rohrer

Annina Euling

Hannes Baumgartner (Director)

Luna Wedler

Adaptation

Based On A True Story

Based On True Story

Budget

Independent Film

Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Character Study

Close-Ups

Dramatic Lighting

Handheld

Handheld Camera

Intimate

Intimate Framing

Naturalistic

Naturalistic Lighting

Psychological Realism

Symbolic Imagery

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven

Dual Narrative

Flashbacks

Linear

Non-Linear

Psychological

Pace

Deliberate

Intense

Meditative

Methodical

Slow-Burn

Slow-Paced

Suspenseful

Runtime

Feature-Length

Soundtrack

Ambient Score

Subtle Music

Style

Cinematic

Drama

Dramatic

Poetic

Psychological

Realism

Realistic

Time-Period

Early 2000S

Post-2000

Present-Day

Central Conflict

Criminal Behavior

Dual Identity

Dual Life

Psychological Struggle

Trauma

Characters

Athlete

Cook

Cooker

Female Victims

Long-Distance Runner

Serial Offender

Trauma Survivor

Young Athlete

Ending

Ambiguous

Open-Ended

Tragic

Historical Context

Early 2000S

Post-2000

True Crime

Key Plot Points

Criminal Case

Failed Title Defense

Marathon Training

Olympic Marathon

Serial Offenses

Serious Crime

Strange Behaviors

Traumatic Childhood

Plot

Crime

Double Life

Dual Life

Internal Conflict

Mental Health

Mental Struggle

Psychological Thriller

Sports Drama

Tragedy

Transformation

Trauma

Troubled Athlete

Urban Crime

Setting

Athletic Environment

Bern

Bern Region

Sports Facilities

Switzerland

Urban

Urban Environments

Shooting Location

Bern

Switzerland

Urban Settings

Theme

Dual Identity

Identity

Identity Crisis

Inner Darkness

Loss And Grief

Mental Health

Moral Ambiguity

Personal Struggle

The Nature Of Violence

Transformation

Trauma

Trauma And Healing

Genre

Biographical

Crime

Drama

Psychological

Psychological Drama

Thriller

Audiences

Adults

Crime Drama Viewers

Drama Enthusiasts

Film Festival Audiences

Psychological Drama

Psychological Drama Fans

Psychological Thriller Fans

Sports Fans

True Crime Enthusiasts

Titles

Der Läufer

Midnight Runner

The Runner

Awards

Best Actor Nomination

Swiss Film Award Nomination

Swiss Film Prize Nomination

Box Office Success

Best Swiss Film Debut 2018

Successful Swiss Release

Critical Reception

Challenging

Intense

Realistic Portrayal

Thought-Provoking

Festivals

Berlin

San Sebastián

Zurich

Zurich Film Festival

Popularity

Notable Swiss Film

Reception

Award Nominations

Box Office Hit

Critical Acclaim

Critical Praise

Festival Acclaim

Festival Nominations

Film Festival Success

Positive Reviews

Production Countries

Switzerland

Release Year

2017

2018

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