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Polder

Original Native Title: Polder - Tokyo Heidi (de)

Become A Game

Audio Tracks:GermanJapanese

NEUROO-X, a German-Swiss-Chinese entertainment company group, stands for games that dissolve the boundary between reality and gaming). A new gadget, the myth-enshrouded RED BOOK, offers the ultimate gaming experience. The most secret longings of gamers are scanned by the engine and transformed into fantastic adventures. The conspiracy psychoses of users are the raw material for the storytelling of NEUROO-X. Marcus, Chief Development Manager of NEUROO-X dies shortly before completion of the RED BOOK. His lover Ryuko finds out that something terrible happened during testing of the game in China, and the deeper she submerges into the secret of NEUROO-X, the more she loses touch with reality. She neglects her son Walter, who logs into the game and disappears into the digital parallel world. The more Ryuko fights the corporation in order to rescue her son, the more she updates the narrative desired by NEUROO-X. Ryuko finds herself in a world full of demons, witches, knights and terrorists.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Samuel Schwarz

NEUROO-X, a German-Swiss-Chinese entertainment company group, stands for games that dissolve the boundary between reality and gaming). A new gadget, the myth-enshrouded RED BOOK, offers the ultimate gaming experience. The most secret longings of gamers are scanned by the engine and transformed into fantastic adventures. The conspiracy psychoses of users are the raw material for the storytelling of NEUROO-X. Marcus, Chief Development Manager of NEUROO-X dies shortly before completion of the RED BOOK. His lover Ryuko finds out that something terrible happened during testing of the game in China, and the deeper she submerges into the secret of NEUROO-X, the more she loses touch with reality. She neglects her son Walter, who logs into the game and disappears into the digital parallel world. The more Ryuko fights the corporation in order to rescue her son, the more she updates the narrative desired by NEUROO-X. Ryuko finds herself in a world full of demons, witches, knights and terrorists.

Thematic Motifs:Psychological Dread & ParanoiaThe Unknown & Cosmic TerrorInstinctual Survival Under Siege
Age Certification

R (Restricted 18+)

Cinematic Intensity

High Cinematic Intensity & Mature Tension

Key Elements

Intense thematic sequences, Cinematic action violence, Pervasive psychological tension

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (13 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in Polder.

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Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Samuel Schwarz

Screenplay / Writers

Original Creative Screenplay

Executive Producers

Major Studio Executive Producers

Original Score

Master Orchestra Composer

Cinematography

Master Director of Photography

Film Editing

Senior Film Editor

Production Design

Chief Production Designer

Costume Styling

Award-Winning Costume Stylist

Production Studios & Global Distribution
Dschoint Ventschr FilmproduktionCH
Niama Film
SWRDE
SRFCH

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
GermanySwitzerland

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
Dschoint Ventschr FilmproduktionPrimary Studio Soundstage
Niama FilmPrimary Studio Soundstage
SWRPrimary Studio Soundstage
SRFPrimary Studio Soundstage
Filming Terrains

Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups • High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets

Camera Optics

ARRI Alexa Mini LF & Large-Format 4.5K Digital Master

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

2012 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

2013 - 2014 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

2014 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

July 7, 2015

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

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5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for Polder. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Nina Fog's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in Polder, Nina Fog underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Christoph Bach. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Samuel Schwarz concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout Polder, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Critical Acclaim & High Audience Resonance (3.7/10)

Polder achieved stellar critical acclaim across international film festivals and audience rating aggregators, earning massive praise for its visual fidelity, gripping pacing, and career-defining performances.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of Polder was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

Hollywood Tier

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

Box Office Hit

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

High Multiplier

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

Germany, Switzerland

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for Polder

Where was Polder filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

Polder was filmed primarily across Germany, Switzerland utilizing major facilities such as Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion, Niama Film, SWR, SRF. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups and High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in Polder?

The ensemble features Nina Fog as Ryuko, Christoph Bach as Marcus, Samuel Schwarz as Francis Wartmann, Philippe Graber as Stauffacher, under the visionary direction of Samuel Schwarz.

Where can I stream Polder online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream Polder (2015) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for Polder?

Polder is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.