Aufzug (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2012, Aufzug is a notable film directed by Emily Kuhnke, running about 16 minutes.
What it’s about. The story is set some time in the past, or maybe some time in the future. Given a time-frame, we would say somewhere between the American moonwalk, and Coca- Cola's serious ambition to turn the moon into an advertising logo. Our central character, the young lift operator, is formed by experience into cynicism, detachment, and apathy. The story builds to its crescendo: of public outrage and state crackdown; the banality of commercial interest and the monumental rape of nature. Set in a large newspaper office, the Lift is a place of relative safety. But floor by floor, with each passenger in his or her tableau, the atmosphere of mayhem seeps in. Finally our young character leaves the situation, far-gone in hopelessness and disinterest.
Who’s in it. Aufzug stars Tomas Spencer as Albert, Daniel Kamen as Sven, Robert Baum as Assistant Müller and Philip Brehse as Otto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Aufzug sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aufzug page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aufzug (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Aufzug change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Aufzug worth watching?
- Aufzug holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Aufzug?
- Aufzug stars Tomas Spencer, Daniel Kamen, Robert Baum, Philip Brehse and Manuel Däbritz.
- When was Aufzug released?
- Aufzug was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.