Sparta

Story

Synopsis

Ewald moved to Romania years ago. Now in his 40s, he seeks a fresh start. Leaving his girlfriend, he moves to the hinterland. With young boys from the area, he transforms a decaying school into a fortress. The children enjoy a new, carefree existence. But the distrust of the villagers is soon awoken. And Ewald is forced to confront a truth he has long suppressed.

Director

Ulrich Seidl

Writers

Veronika Franz, Ulrich Seidl

Language

German

Country

Austria, Germany, France

Release date

5 October 2022

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Georg Friedrich

  Ewald

• Florentina Elena Pop

  Aurica / Ewald's girlfriend

• 

  Hans-Michael Rehberg

  Vater

• 

  Marius Ignat

  Stepfather

• 

  Octavian-Nicolae Cocis

  Octavian

• Ecaterina Gramaticu

  Octavian's mother

• Gianni Gramaticu

  Octavian's Brother

• Geta Mariana Cira

  Ewald's girlfriend's mother

• Mircea Bolba

  School warden