Werk Onhe Autor

Year: 2018
Country: Germany
Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Cast: Tom Schilling, Sebastian Koch, Paula Beer, Saskia Rosendahl, Oliver Masucci, Ina Weisse, Evgeniy Sidikhin
Genre: drama, thriller
Runtime: 188 min.
Age: 18+
Inspired by real events and spanning three eras of German history, film tells the story of Kurt, a young art student who falls in love with fellow student, Ellie. Ellie’s father, Professor Seeband, a famous doctor, is dismayed at his daughter’s choice of boyfriend, and vows to destroy the relationship. What neither of them knows is that their lives are already connected through a terrible crime Seeband committed decades ago.

Awards & Festivals:

Venice Film Festival – Leoncino d'Oro Agiscuola Award, Arca Cinema Giovani Award (Best Film in Competition)
Academy Award nomination – Best Foreign Language Film of the Year, Best Achievement in Cinematography
Golden Globe nomination – Best Motion Picture - Foreign Language
German Film Award nomination – Film Award in Gold (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
Palm Springs International Film Festival – participation  
Moscow International Film Festival – participation