The Interpreter (2018)
A moving Slovak-Austrian drama about memory, guilt, and an unlikely bond forged across the shadow of wartime atrocity.
The Interpreter - Movie Information
- Original Title: Tlmočník
- Release Year: 2018
- Directed by: Martin Šulík
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Runtime: 1h 53m
- Original Language: Slovak
- Spoken Languages: Russian, German, Slovak, English
- Release Date (Theatrical): March 1, 2018 (SK - 12), August 14, 2020 (Spain), November 3, 2020 (South Korea - 12)
- Alternative Titles: Dolmetscher (AT), O Intérprete (BR), El intérprete (AR), The Interpreter (US), Tlumočník (CZ), 더 인터프리터 (KR)
- Production Companies: Coop99 Filmproduktion, Titanic, In Film Praha, RTVS, Česká televize
- Production Countries: Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia
The Interpreter - Plot
80-year-old Ali Ungar comes across a book by a former SS officer describing his wartime activities in Slovakia. He realises his parents were executed by him. He sets out to take revenge but finds instead his 70-year-old son, Georg, a retired teacher. Georg, who had avoided his father all his life, decides to find out more about him and offers Ali to be his interpreter.
The Interpreter - Trailer
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The Interpreter - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Martin Šulík
Main Cast
- Peter Simonischek
- Jiří Menzel
- Zuzana Mauréry
- Anita Szvrcsek
- Anna Jakab Rakovská
- Eva Kramerová
- Réka Derzsi
- Anikó Varga
- Andrej Sebastián Šulík
- Ľubomír Burgr
Writers
- Marek Leščák
- Martin Šulík
Producers
- Rudolf Biermann
- Martin Šulík
- Bruno Wagner
The Interpreter - FAQs
Where can you stream The Interpreter (2018)?
The Interpreter (2018) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Free ad-supported viewing is available on Tubi TV, Fandango at Home Free, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, as well as free access via Kanopy and Hoopla.
Is The Interpreter based on a true story?
The Interpreter is not based on a single documented true story, but its premise draws on the very real historical legacy of wartime atrocities committed by SS officers in Slovakia during World War II. The screenplay by Marek Leščák and Martin Šulík crafts a fictional narrative rooted in the documented suffering of Jewish communities under Nazi occupation.
Who are the lead actors in The Interpreter?
The Interpreter stars Peter Simonischek as Georg Graubner, the son of a former SS officer, and Jiří Menzel as Ali Ungár, an 80-year-old Holocaust survivor seeking justice. Zuzana Mauréry, well known from the acclaimed Slovak film The Teacher, also appears in a supporting role.
What is The Interpreter (2018) about?
The Interpreter follows Ali Ungár, an 80-year-old man who discovers that an SS officer described in a wartime memoir was responsible for his parents' deaths. Determined to confront the perpetrator, he instead finds the man's 70-year-old son, Georg. The two embark on an unlikely road journey to uncover the truth about the past.
Who directed The Interpreter (2018)?
The Interpreter was directed by Martin Šulík, one of Slovakia's most celebrated filmmakers. Šulík is known for his humanist storytelling and nuanced character studies. He co-wrote the screenplay alongside Marek Leščák, and also served as a producer on the film.
How long is The Interpreter (2018)?
The Interpreter has a runtime of 1 hour and 53 minutes (113 minutes). The film's measured pace allows the relationship between its two central characters to develop organically across a road trip that takes them through the landscapes of Central Europe.
Did The Interpreter win any awards?
The Interpreter received strong recognition on the international festival circuit. It won the Ecumenical Jury Prize at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 2018 and was selected as Slovakia's submission for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. The performances by Peter Simonischek and Jiří Menzel were widely praised by critics.
What languages is The Interpreter (2018) in?
The Interpreter is a multilingual film spoken primarily in Slovak, with significant dialogue also in German, Russian, and English. This linguistic diversity reflects the film's Central European setting and the varied backgrounds of its characters, adding an authentic layer to the story's exploration of history and identity.
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