The Ninth Day 2004
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of "The Ninth Day" (2004).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2004
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 11, 2004
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- Czech Republic, Germany, Luxembourg
- Studios
- Provobis Film, BR, Beltfilm
- Revenue
- $135,311
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, War
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 26 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~98 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Provobis Film, BR, Beltfilm
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of "The Ninth Day" (2004).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
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Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Ninth Day
Year: 2004
Genre: Drama, Thriller, War, German historical drama
Director: Volker Schlöndorff
Cast: Ulrich Matthes, August Diehl
Release: Kino International (distributor/release)
Runtime: 1h 38m
US Release Date: 05/27/2005
Plot: During WWII, head priest Henri Kremer is mysteriously freed from Dachau. He learns he can return home to Luxembourg for only nine days. During this time, he must face a persuasive Gestapo chief who will put his faith to the test.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
The Ninth Day is a 2004 German historical drama film directed by Volker Schlöndorff. Starring Ulrich Matthes and August Diehl, the film is categorized as a drama, thriller, and war film. It was released by Kino International and has a
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- 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 The Ninth Day worth watching?
The Ninth Day holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 26 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Ninth Day and when was it released?
The Ninth Day is a feature film with a runtime of 98 minutes. It was released in 2004. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Ninth Day?
The Ninth Day was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
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