West

West

BDCS
Director:Christian Schwochow
Cast:Tristan Göbel, Jacky Ido, Jördis Triebel, Anna Antonowicz
Premiere:16. October 2014
Length:102 minutes
Genre:Drama

Režisér Schwochow: osvědčený specialista na východo-západní minulost.

Cast: Alexander Scheer, Anna Antonowicz, Jacky Ido, Jördis Triebel, Tristan Göbel  •  Scenario: Heide Schwochow  •  Director: Christian Schwochow

Looking to start a new life, Nelly escapes with her son Alexej from East Germany into West Germany during a volatile time for the still divided country. There they live as refugees, having to go through a variety of steps in order to gain citizenship. This process hits a lull when officials begin to question Nelly about her ex, whose death remains suspicious. She soon uncovers information that could put her and Alexej in great danger. The intense paranoia that follows threatens to destroy her sanity and relationship with the fragile Alexej. It's a tale of survival and love, and a testament to the grip that the past can have on our present. A vigorous thriller, WEST also serves as a reminder of the hostile climate of 1970s Berlin.

Length: 102 min

Year: 2013
Local premiere date: 16. October 2014

Country of origin:

  • Germany

Režisér Schwochow: osvědčený specialista na východo-západní minulost.

Cast: Alexander Scheer, Anna Antonowicz, Jacky Ido, Jördis Triebel, Tristan Göbel  •  Scenario: Heide Schwochow  •  Director: Christian Schwochow

Looking to start a new life, Nelly escapes with her son Alexej from East Germany into West Germany during a volatile time for the still divided country. There they live as refugees, having to go through a variety of steps in order to gain citizenship. This process hits a lull when officials begin to question Nelly about her ex, whose death remains suspicious. She soon uncovers information that could put her and Alexej in great danger. The intense paranoia that follows threatens to destroy her sanity and relationship with the fragile Alexej. It's a tale of survival and love, and a testament to the grip that the past can have on our present. A vigorous thriller, WEST also serves as a reminder of the hostile climate of 1970s Berlin.

Year: 2013
Local premiere date: 16. October 2014

Country of origin:

  • Germany