Date
Hour
Place
02/08
19:30
THE RUBY HALL
Undine
reż|dir Christian Petzold | DE, FR | 2020 | 90 min
prod|pro Florian Koerner von Gustorf, Michael Weber scen|wr Christian Petzold zdj|ph Hans Fromm mon|ed Bettina Böhler ob|cast Paula Beer, Franz Rogowski, Maryam Zaree, Jacob Matschenz, Christoph Zrenner, Gloria Endres De Oliveira, Rafael Stachowiak dys|dis Aurora
DESCRIPTION
Written based on the prose of Kazimierz Orłoś, the script by The clash of modern history and the ancient myth of beings from rivers and lakes mercilessly punishing unfaithful lovers, combined with a subtle and convincing love story. Undine (Paula Beer Silver Bear award winner) lives in Berlin and is a historian and guide. Her beloved Johannes leaves her for another woman. According to a powerful myth, he should pay the highest price for this. Christoph appears in her life and the feeling between him and Undine begins to develop. Petzold leads us through a symbolic tale of love and destiny.
AWARDS
2020 Berlin IFF – nominated for Golden Berlin Bear for Best Film2020 Berlin IFF – FIPRESCI Prize
2020 Berlin IFF – Silver Berlin Bear for Best Actress
DIRECTOR
Christian Petzold (1960), German director and screenwriter, one of the leading filmmakers of contemporary German cinematography. He studied German and theater studies, then directing at the Berlin's German Academy for Film and Television (DFFB). He made many short films and documentaries, he also worked as an assistant director. His “Decision” (2000) is considered one of the most important achievements of contemporary German cinematography. His next films were premiered in Venice, Berlin or San Sebastián, bringing him recognition at major European festivals and a number of prestigious awards.FILMOGRAPHY
2020 Undine|Undine 2018 Tranzyt|Transit
2012 Barbara
2007 Yella
2005 Duchy|Gespenster|Ghosts
2001 Decyzja|Die Innere Sicherheit|The State I Am In
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