Shifting the Blame
7.2
In a project with the concept of open-prison, Benjamin is given the unique chance of a new beginning. As one of seven juvenile offenders he should adopt social skills and experience security in a family-like community. But when he meets his house-mother Eva, he is shocked. She was one of his victims, but cannot recognize him because he was hidden by a mask. His brutal assault on her was never resolved. Ben does his best not to attract attention. But Eva's suspicion is aroused.
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Cast
16 people
Edin Hasanović
Benjamin
Known for
All Quiet on the Western Front
You Are Wanted
Julia Brendler
Eva
Also in
Nord Nord Mord
Forbidden Love
Lars-Gunnar Lotz
Juliette Alfonsi
Anna Prassler
Marc Ben Puch
Niklas
Known for
The Signal
The Saboteurs
Manuel Challal
Pit Bukowski
Tobias
Known for
Das Boot
Babylon Berlin
Brigitte Dithard
Natalia Rudziewicz
Mariana
Known for
Bonnie and Bonnie
Matthias Drescher
Alexander Becht
Steffen
Also in
Hotel Adlon
Where Are You Going, Habibi?
Lars-Gunnar Lotz Director · Anna Prassler Writer
First release January 19, 2012 · Produced in Germany · Original title Schuld sind immer die anderen
Production
Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
Production
Germany
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Languages
Original title
Schuld sind immer die anderen
Original language
German
Spoken on screen
German
Release dates
Germany · January 19, 2012
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Argentina
September 17, 2013 · German Film Festival
Canada
November 28, 2013 · Ottawa European Union Film Festival
Czechia
May 29, 2013 · Premiere · Zlín Film Festival
Greece
November 3, 2012 · Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Sweden
January 26, 2013 · Göteborg International Film Festival
Switzerland
September 25, 2012 · Zurich Film Festival
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