The Tobacconist

Der Trafikant

Overview

Vienna, 1937, on the eve of the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany. The young and inexperienced Franz Huchel begins to learn about both the joys and hardships of life by working as an apprentice to the mutilated war veteran Otto Trsnjek in a small tobacco shop, where he meets the famous psychiatrist Sigmund Freud, a regular customer, who will become a valuable friend in times of chaos and uncertainty.

Revenue

$360,996

Production

Tobis Film, Glory Film, Epo-Film, Perathon Film-und Fernsehproduktions, ORF, ARD Degeto