The Boat Is Full

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The Boat Is Full
Directed by Markus Imhoof
Written byMarkus Imhoof
Alfred A. Haesler
Produced by George Reinhart
Starring Tina Engel
CinematographyHans Liechti
Release date
  • February 1981 (1981-02)
Running time
101 minutes
CountrySwitzerland
LanguageGerman

The Boat Is Full (German : Das Boot ist voll) is a 1981 German-language Swiss film co-written and directed by Markus Imhoof. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film as a Swiss submission. [1] It was also entered into the 31st Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Bear for an outstanding single achievement. [2]

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Title

The title of the film derives from what was expressed by the Swiss during World War II, for as a nonbelligerent country many refugees desired entry there, with most being denied permission. They were frequently told, "Our boat is full," a reference to passengers of a lifeboat after a ship sinking frequently refusing to allow any further survivors to enter their craft after it had reached a level of occupancy felt to approach the limit of safety.

Plot

In 1942, six individuals manage to escape to neutral Switzerland during the Second World War. However, in August of that year, Switzerland decides to tighten its admission criteria. The six attempt to meet these criteria by exchanging clothes, roles, and papers, with some cooperation from villagers. Yet, the village policeman sees through their deception, feeling betrayed, and initiates the official procedure. As a result, those persecuted due to racial motives are forced to leave, while those politically persecuted are permitted to stay.

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References

  1. "The 54th Academy Awards (1982) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2013-06-15.
  2. "Berlinale 1981: Prize Winners". berlinale.de. Retrieved 2010-08-29.

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