Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Natalia Avelon
Uschi Obermaier
Lead
Matthias Schweighöfer
Rainer Langhans
David Scheller
Dieter Bockhorn
Viktor Norén
Mick Jagger
Alexander Scheer
Keith Richards
Petra Berndt
Uschis Mutter
Inga Busch
Agentin
Friederike Kempter
Sabine
What People Are Saying
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Achim Bornhak's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Eight Miles High is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
