Natascha Kampusch now owns the house that Wolfgang Priklopil kept her imprisoned stating that it was a big part of her formative years and that she didn't want it destroyed or vandalised. The cellar, thought to be part of a bomb shelter built by Wolfgang's grandfather, was filled in though.
Antonia Campbell-Hughes lost 29Kg to play the role of Natascha Kampusch. Campbell-Hughes told the Evening Standard, that "There was an understanding from the beginning that I would suffer as much as she did." The actress told that she kept a photo of Lara Flynn Boyle circa 1998 on her fridge.
Antonia Campbell-Hughes was 30 years old when the film was shot. Natascha Kampusch was 18 years old when she escaped from her kidnapper.
Final film of legendary cinematographer Michael Ballhaus before his retirement and death in 2017.
Final film of Ellen Schwiers.