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“Transsiberian” Opens in German Cinemas on November 13, 2008

27.06.2008

Director Brad Anderson (THE MACHINIST) staged this suspenseful thriller about a nightmarish journey on the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway, delivering tension and chills.

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Amid the snow-covered expanses of Russia, corrupt officials and the Russian drug mafia, a train journey becomes a fight for survival for an American married couple. Woody Harrelson (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN), Emily Mortimer (MATCH POINT) and Sir Ben Kingsley (GANDHI) shine in the leading roles, supported by Spanish star Eduardo Noriega (OPEN YOUR EYES), newcomer Kate Mara

(SHOOTER) and Thomas Kretschmann (KING KONG). TRANSSIBERIAN, which premiered in the Panorama section of this year’s Berlinale, was produced by the Filmax Group in co-production with Universum Film.

A cozy diner interior with warm lighting, featuring a man and a woman engaged in conversation across a table, while another woman sits alone in the background. The decor includes curtains and framed certificates on the wall.

A man wearing glasses and a cap engages in conversation across a table with a woman, who listens attentively. They are seated in a cozy restaurant with warm lighting and soft furnishings.

A man with tousled hair and a green shirt, engaged in conversation, gestures with his hands. A woman in a black beanie and long hair sits nearby, listening intently. They are at a table with drinks and an inviting atmosphere in a cozy setting.

A woman stirring a pot of food on a snowy train station platform, with train cars in the background. Passengers walk by, some carrying bags, in the dim light of early evening.

A middle-aged man with a bald head and a rugged appearance peeks out of a train window. He has a worn expression and noticeable marks on his forehead, suggesting he has been through a struggle.

Two men stand outdoors in a snowy landscape. One man, wearing a dark fur coat, looks solemn with a visible bruise on his forehead. The other man, dressed in a military-style jacket, appears concerned as they engage in conversation near a train.

A serene winter landscape featuring a small ornate church with onion domes, surrounded by snow-covered trees. A person stands in the distance, dressed in winter attire, against a backdrop of a tranquil snowy field.

A woman with shoulder-length brown hair stands in a dimly lit train corridor, holding a green backpack. She has a concerned expression, looking directly at the camera as the reflection of other passengers is seen in the background.

A man in a wool hat and scarf exchanges money with another man wearing glasses and an orange jacket, while a woman in the background watches, inside a rustic wooden setting.

A woman holding a camera stands beside a man in a busy train station. They look intently at something in the foreground, while a crowd, including a person with a child, gathers around them. The background features signs in a different language.

A woman with a camera stands in front of a train track, examining the scene, while a man beside her observes intently. In the background, a small crowd watches, with officials in uniforms present, set in a station with green walls.

A man wearing glasses sits at a table inside a train compartment, gazing contemplatively out the window. A vase with a small bouquet of red flowers and a dark cloth are on the table beside him.

A man wearing a white puffy jacket stands in a dimly lit doorway, pointing outward. The scene is enclosed by dark metal, giving a tense atmosphere.

A man dressed warmly in a dark leather coat with fur trim and a furry hat stands at a train station, holding a cup in his gloved hand. His serious expression contrasts with the bustling background of the platform.

A crew member looking through the viewfinder of a professional film camera while another person adjusts the camera setup. The scene appears to be on a film set with a soft focus on the background.

A man with glasses and a black beanie holds a clipboard, smiling and engaging with a colleague wearing an orange jacket. They are in a port area with cranes and a vintage car visible in the background.

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