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Initiation (2009) · Cineora

Initiation poster

A PETER KERN FILM

Initiation

20091h 35mMovie

Drama

IMDb5.3/ 10 · 197 votes

THE STORY

16-year old Axel and his clique are rioting in a residential home. There he meets the 80-year old Gustav who gains interest in the young boy, as he reminds him of his lost love.

Dark
Gritty
Melancholic
LGBTQ+
Growing up
Identity

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Moderate
Complexity: Some focus

Good for watching alone and talking about after. Contains graphic violence, sexual content and strong language.

DirectorPeter Kern

FormatFeature film

TMDB4.4 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Helmut BergerGustav Tritzinsky

Harry LamplAxel

Melanie KretschmannJacob Ostermann a.k.a Christina Thürmer

Michael SteinocherLippi

Manuel RubeySnoopy

Matthias Franz SteinWolfi

Oliver RosskopfPeter

Sophie SchlichtingEva

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