Taking Sides 2002
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 108 minutes
- Director
- István Szabó
- Networks
- Paladin Production S.A., Maecenas Film- und Fernseh GmbH, Studio Babelsberg
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Taking Sides?
Topic: Film "Taking Sides" (2002/2001). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 108 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 7, 2002
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Austria, Germany, France, United Kingdom
- Studios
- Paladin Production S.A., Maecenas Film- und Fernseh GmbH, Studio Babelsberg
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Genres
- Drama, War, Music
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 50 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~108 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Paladin Production S.A., Maecenas Film- und Fernseh GmbH, Studio Babelsberg
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Topic: Film "Taking Sides" (2002/2001).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invention/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.).
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Word count 150-190 words.
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Title: Taking Sides (German title: Taking Sides – Der Fall Furtwängler, i. e. The Furtwängler Case).
Release Year: 2001 (Wikipedia, IMDb, OutNow) or 2002 (TMDB). Note: I will use the years provided in context.
Genre: Drama, War, Music, Biographical drama.
Director: István Szabó.
Cast: Harvey Keitel, Stellan Skarsgård, Moritz Bleibtreu, Birgit Minichmayr, Ulrich Tukur, Oleg Tabakov.
Production Countries: German-French-Austrian-British.
Runtime: 1h 48m (TMDB) or 108 minutes (OutNow).
Plot:
Set in the immediate post-war period in bombed-
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“A gripping exploration of drama and war that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Taking Sides worth watching?
Taking Sides holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 50 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, War for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Taking Sides and when was it released?
Taking Sides is a feature film with a runtime of 108 minutes. It was released in 2002. Release status: Released.
Who directed Taking Sides?
Taking Sides was directed by István Szabó.
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