The Neverending Story
Film - Special Screenings Filmfest 2013

The Neverending Story

Directed by Wolfgang Petersen

Info

Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Section: Special Screenings
Country: Germany
Year: 1984
PT: Die unendliche Geschichte
OT: DIE UNENDLICHE GESCHICHTE
Language: German
Version: German Version
Cast: Barret Oliver, Noah Hathaway, Tami Stronach, Tilo Prückner, Deep Roy
6+

Logline

The Neverending Story

The Boston Globe's Michael Blowen termed the movie "so wonderfully appropriate to children that it seems to have been made by kids. But there is enough artistic merit in the tale to enchant adults equally."
Looking back today, it's clear that THE NEVERENDING STORY succeeds most powerfully indeed as this 'dual track' – styled fantasy that Blowen hints at. On one hand, this is a genre film starring children and intended for children; alive with adventure, whimsy and excitement. On another level all together, however, adults can enjoy the film because it cleverly references (albeit symbolically) the vicissitudes of adult life.
John Kenneth Muir's Reflections on Cult Movies and Classic TV


Children's tickets available for kids up to 14 years for this film. Please bear in mind when purchasing.

Meet the director

Wolfgang Petersen

Credits

Screenplay: Wolfgang Petersen, Herman Weigel, Original von / by: Michael Ende
Director of Photography: Jost Vacano
Film Editor: Jane Seitz
Composer: Klaus Doldinger
Production Designer: Rolf Zehebauer, Ul de Rico
Costume Design: Diemut Remy
Sound: Ed Parente, Chris Price
Producer: Bernd Eichinger
Production Company: Neue Constantin Film Produktion GmbH
Co-Producer: Prof. Dr. Günter Rohrbach, Dieter Geissler
World Sales: Lionsgate
Distributor: Constantin Film Verleih GmbH