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| The German | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Nick Ryan |
| Written by | Nick Ryan Ruairi Robinson |
| Produced by | Olivia Leahy Ruairi Robinson |
| Cinematography | Robbie Ryan |
| Edited by | Joe McHugh |
| Music by | Brian Crosby Nick Seymour |
Production companies | Image Now Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) |
Release date |
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Running time | 10 minutes |
| Country | Ireland |
| Language | English |
The German is a 2008 Irish short film written and directed by Nick Ryan,[1] Starring Toby Kebbell and Christian Brassington.[2] It premiered at the 2008 Cork Film Festival and has subsequently been screened at Palm Springs Film Festival, LA Shorts Fest and São Paulo International Film Festival.
Synopsis
[edit]In November 1940, during the Battle of Britain, a duel unfolds between two ace pilots, each willing to take the match to its ultimate conclusion. Unknown to the pilots is a fate neither has considered. They crash-land in neutral Ireland, and both are captured by the Irish Defense Forces. On the truck bringing them into custody, the German pilot offers a cigarette to the Englishman. After a few seconds of surprise, he accepts. They both understand that the war is over for them.
Cast
[edit]Source:[3]
- Toby Kebbell
- Christian Brassington
- Glenn Mullins
- Gary Murphy
- David Ryan
References
[edit]- ↑ "IFB Funded Short 'The German' Reaches One Million Views on Vimeo". Retrieved 27 March 2026.
- ↑ "Nick Ryan - Director / Owner". Retrieved 27 March 2026.
- ↑ Rollo Tomasi (9 January 2012). "THE GERMAN (2008) Short Film: Nick Ryan, Toby Kebbell". Retrieved 27 March 2026.
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