Berlin Syndrome

Year: 2016
Country: Australia
Director: Cate Shortland
Cast: Teresa Palmer, Max Riemelt, Matthias Habich
Genre: thriller
Runtime: 117 min.
Age: 18+

While holidaying in Berlin, Australian photojournalist Clare meets Andi, a charismatic local man and there is an instant attraction between them. A night of passion ensues. But what initially appears to be the start of a romance suddenly takes an unexpected and sinister turn when Clare wakes the following morning to discover Andi has left for work and locked her in his apartment. An easy mistake to make, of course, except Andi has no intention of letting her go again. Ever.

Awards & Festivals:

Sundance Film Festival - participation
Dallas International Film Festival - participation