Erik & Erika streaming
2018 Movie Germany, Austria Drama, History, Biography 110 min
By: Reinhold Bilgeri With: Martin Mak, Harald Schrott, Cornelius Obonya, Markus Freistätter, Marianne Sägebrecht
Erik/Erika Schinegger - the ski sensation that became media sensation. As Erika she was celebrated. As newly discovered Erik repudiated and accused of fraud. A true story about the injustice of nature, the taboo topics in Austria in the 1970s.
Festival Achievements
Diagonale 2019
Selections:
Spielfilm
Mood
Emotional
Inspiring
Reflective
Serious
Thoughtful
Touching
Cast & Crew
Reinhold Bilgeri
Dirk Kämper
Martin Mak
Ulrike Beimpold
Marianne Sägebrecht
Gerhard Liebmann
Markus Freistätter
Cornelius Obonya
Birgit Melcher
Harald Schrott
Austrian Cinema
Brigitta Fink (Costume Designer)
Markus Freistätter (Actor)
Reinhold Bilgeri (Director)
Roman Schwarz (Sound)
Adaptation
Biographical
Cinematic Technique
Action Shots
Drama
Dynamic Cinematography
Realistic Portrayal
Narrative Structure
Biographical
Nonlinear
Pace
Balanced
Engaging
Slow-Paced
Varied Pacing
Style
Biographical
Cinematic
Dramatic
Realistic
Time-Period
1960S
1966
Central Conflict
Discovery
Gender Identity
Public Scrutiny
Characters
Intersex Athlete
Olympic Champion
Skier
Ending
Identity Reconciliation
Personal Transformation
Historical Context
1960S
Olympic Winter Games 1968
Key Plot Points
Medal Loss
Operation
Sex Test
Plot
Biographical Journey
Biography
Identity
Identity Crisis
Societal Challenges
Sports Drama
Setting
Austria
Carinthia
Chile
Ski Resorts
Urban Settings
Shooting Location
Carinthia
Innsbruck
Vienna
Theme
Acceptance
Discrimination
Gender
Gender Issues
Identity
Self-Acceptance
Genre
Biographical
Biographical Drama
Drama
Social Commentary
Sports
Audiences
Adults
Biography Enthusiasts
Lgbtq+ Audience
Sports Fans
Titles
Biographical Film
Erik & Erika
Awards
Best Costume
Romy Nominations
Critical Reception
Positive Reviews
Social Commentary
Popularity
Public Interest
Viewership
Reception
Award Nominations
Critical Acclaim
Positive Reviews
Social Relevance
Production Countries
Austria
Germany
Release Year
2018
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