The site inspection by Quentin Tarentino caused quite a big media hype in autumn 2008. Big German newspapers reported on the cult director’s intention to film. The production itself – as usual in Görlitz – was quite calm. The Untermarkt turned into a market place, where lots of dead soldiers‘ bodies were piled up after a big massacre. The air was foggy due to the gunpowder. Nevertheless, actor Daniel Brühl enthused about the city: “I hope to come back to Görlitz soon, to this magnificent and wonderful place – I am deeply impressed with the beauty of the city and pleased about the hospitality of its inhabitants! – Thanks a lot.“
Film by Quentin Tarantino. The action takes place at the end of the Second World War. It tells the virtual story of the Inglorious Basterds. Those are a special unit of the Allies planning an assassination attempt on the most important German leaders during a cinema performance being part of the German propaganda in Paris.
Christoph Waltz was awarded the Oscar for the Best Supporting Actor for playing the role of Hans Landa.
Actors
Brad Pitt, Til Schweiger, Christoph Waltz, Mélanie Laurent, Eli Roth, Michael Fassbender, Diane Kruger, Daniel Brühl, Christian Berkel, Milan Peschel
Awards
Oscar: Best Supporting Actor: Christoph Waltz
Golden Globe: Best Supporting Actor: Christoph Waltz
Director
Quentin Tarantino
Producer
Lawrence Bender
Type of production
kino - Produktion
Countries
US, DE
Genre
Action, War drama
Release
2009
Shooting period
01. - 02.11.2008
