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The Tobacconist (2018)

Name: The Tobacconist
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2018-10-12
Duration: 109 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Simon Morzé, Bruno Ganz, Johannes Krisch, Emma Nova, Karoline Eichhorn

The Tobacconist (2018), directed by Nikolaus Leytner, starring Simon Morzé and Bruno Ganz.

16 10/12/2018 BR Drama and History 1h 49m

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Vienna, 1937, on the eve of the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany. The young and inexperienced Franz Huchel begins to learn about both the joys and hardships of life by working as an apprentice to the mutilated war veteran Otto Trsnjek in a small tobacco shop, where he meets the famous psychiatrist Sigmund Freud, a regular customer, who will become a valuable friend in times of chaos and uncertainty.

Hermann DunzendorferCinematography
Nikolaus LeytnerDirector, Screenplay
Bettina MazakariniEditing
Dieter PochlatkoProducer

Trivia

It grossed US$ 360.996 worldwide.
It premiered on October 12, 2018, a Friday.
It runs 1h49 — a typical feature length.
Its original title is "Der Trafikant".
It won 1 award(s) and received 0 nomination(s) on record at Wikidata — Civis Media Prize among them.
As of September 20, 2026, it is available in Brazil by subscription on Amazon Prime Video, Looke, Reserva Imovision, Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel.
This film's quiz has 14 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosTobis Film, Glory Film, Epo-Film, Perathon Film-und Fernsehproduktions, ORF, ARD Degeto
CountriesAustria, Germany
LanguagesCzech, German
Box officeUS$ 360,996
StatusReleased

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Awards

Civis Media Prize 2019

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The Tobacconist

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Munich

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Hermann Dunzendorfer Cinematography
Nikolaus Leytner Director
Bettina Mazakarini Editing
Dieter Pochlatko Producer
Jakob Pochlatko Producer
Ralf Zimmermann Producer
Matthias Weber Original music
Klaus Richter Screenplay
Nikolaus Leytner Screenplay

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What is The Tobacconist about?

The Tobacconist: Vienna, 1937, on the eve of the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany. The young and inexperienced Franz Huchel begins to learn about both the joys and hardships of life by working as an apprentice to the mutilated war veteran Otto Trsnjek in a small tobacco shop, where he meets the famous psychiatrist Sigmund Freud…

Who directed The Tobacconist?

The Tobacconist was directed by Nikolaus Leytner in 2018.

Who stars in The Tobacconist?

The cast of The Tobacconist includes Simon Morzé, Bruno Ganz, Johannes Krisch, Emma Nova and Karoline Eichhorn.

How long is The Tobacconist?

The Tobacconist runs for 109 minutes, or 1h49.

Where can I watch The Tobacconist?

The Tobacconist is available on Amazon Prime Video, Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, Reserva Imovision, Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel and Filmelier Plus Amazon Channel. Availability changes often: the list on this page is the most recent we received.

What is The Tobacconist based on?

The Tobacconist is based on The Tobacconist.

What awards did The Tobacconist win?

The Tobacconist has 1 recorded awards, among them Civis Media Prize.