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 was 30 years old when the film was shot. Natascha Kampusch was 18 years old when she escaped from her kidnapper.
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.
Final film of legendary cinematographer Michael Ballhaus before his retirement and death in 2017.
Final film of Ellen Schwiers.