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Run(2002)

7.5/10
Tamil76 mins

Run (2002) is a 76-minute Tamil film directed by N. Linguswamy. Starring R. Madhavan, Meera Jasmine and Atul Kulkarni. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Run stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2002.

Director:N. Linguswamy
Mood:
suspensefulintenseuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
5 September 2002
Director
N. Linguswamy
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 16m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

Lola gets a frantic call from her boyfriend Manni. He lost a huge sum of money that belongs to a dangerous criminal. Lola has just twenty minutes to find the cash and reach Manni, or he will attempt a desperate robbery. The story plays out three different ways based on small moments during her run.

One run. Three fates. Twenty minutes to save him.

Film Details

7.5Rating
76Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date5 September 2002
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleLola rennt
Also Known As蘿拉快跑 · Corre Lola Corre · Lola bezí o zivot · Τρέξε Λόλα Τρέξε · Trči, Lola, trči! · Run לולה Run · بدو لولا بدو · Koş Lola Koş

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulintenseuplifting
Themes
lovesurvivaljusticeidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability5

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 20 days, using a mix of 35mm film and video to create its fast-paced look.
  • The famous red hair of the main character, Lola, was inspired by a comic book character from the director's childhood.
  • The pulsating electronic score was composed by the director himself, Tom Tykwer, along with two other musicians.
  • To show Lola's exhaustion, actress Franka Potente actually sprinted for many takes, leaving her feet bruised.
  • The film uses animation sequences, a rare technique for a live-action thriller at that time.
  • It was a major international hit, becoming the most successful German film of 1998 outside Germany.
  • The story structure of three different runs was influenced by video games and their 'try again' concept.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Run

Frequently Asked Questions