Spain / Sep 16, 2022
1h 39min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
Ewald moved to Romania years ago. Now in his 40s, he seeks a fresh start. Leaving his girlfriend, he moves to the hinterland. With young boys from the area, he transforms a decaying school into a fortress. The children enjoy a new, carefree existence. But the distrust of the villagers is soon awoken. And Ewald is forced to confront a truth he has long suppressed.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Geta Mariana Cira | Ewald's girlfriend's mother |
| Mircea Bolba | School warden |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Sparta |
| Original language | Deutsch (DE) |
| Spoken languages | English, Deutsch, Română |
| Production countries | Austria, France, Germany |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Ulrich Seidl Filmproduktion, Société Parisienne de Production, BR, ARTE France Cinéma, Coproduction Office, Essential Filmproduktion |
| Release date | 5 ottobre 2022 |
| Executive producer | Dan Wechsler, Jamal Zeinal Zade, Andreas Roald |
| Production | Steven Swirko, Ulrich Seidl, Philippe Bober, Michel Merkt, Veronika Franz |
| Writer | Ulrich Seidl, Veronika Franz |
| Editing | Monika Willi |
| Cinematography | Wolfgang Thaler, Serafin Spitzer |
| Assistant directors | Ulrich Seidl |
| Camera operators | Wolfgang Thaler, Serafin Spitzer |
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| Additional photography | Wolfgang Thaler, Serafin Spitzer |
| Music | Klaus Kellermann |
| Sound | Klaus Kellermann |
| Collection | Wicked Games Collection |
Release dates
Premiere
Limited release
Netherlands / Oct 05, 2022 / 16
United States / Oct 05, 2022
Theatrical release
Spain / Mar 24, 2023
Germany / May 18, 2023 / 16
France / May 31, 2023
Czechia / Sep 14, 2023 / 15+
Digital
United Kingdom / Dec 19, 2025 / 18 / Passed with cuts
Physical media
France / Jan 02, 2024 / 12 / DVD
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