Eight Miles High (2007)
Original title: Das wilde Leben
Eight Miles High is a 2007 German-language music movie directed by Achim Bornhak, with a running time of 1h 54m. It stars Natalia Avelon, Matthias Schweighöfer and David Scheller.
Achim Bornhak's movie focuses on the restless life of Uschi Obermaier, the icon of the 1968 movement in Germany and groupie. At the age of 16, Uschi is bored by her job in a photo lab, but soon becomes the "it girl" of Munich's club scene. When she gets to know Rainer Langhans, they move to Berlin and live in "Kommune 1", the first politically-motivated commune in Germany. While the other occupants claim she isn't political enough, Uschi just wants to have fun, works as fashion model and leads international music stars in temptation.
Quick answers
What is Eight Miles High about?
Achim Bornhak's movie focuses on the restless life of Uschi Obermaier, the icon of the 1968 movement in Germany and groupie. At the age of 16, Uschi is bored by her job in a photo lab, but soon becomes the "it girl" of Munich's club scene. When she gets to know Rainer Langhans, they move to Berlin and live in "Kommune 1", the first politically-motivated commune in Germany. While the other occupants claim she isn't political enough, Uschi just wants to have fun, works as fashion model and leads international music stars in temptation.
When was Eight Miles High released?
Eight Miles High was released on 1 February 2007.
How long is Eight Miles High?
Eight Miles High runs 1h 54m.
Who made Eight Miles High?
Eight Miles High was directed by Achim Bornhak.
Cast
- Natalia Avelon as Uschi Obermaier
- Matthias Schweighöfer as Rainer Langhans
- David Scheller as Dieter Bockhorn
- Viktor Norén as Mick Jagger
- Alexander Scheer as Keith Richards
- Petra Berndt as Uschis Mutter
- Inga Busch as Agentin
- Friederike Kempter as Sabine
- Milan Peschel as Freiberg
- Georg Friedrich as Lurchi
- Urs Rechn as Boxer
- Johannes Silberschneider as Starfotograf Bernd