A Woman In Berlin

by Max Färberböck

A true story of survival during the Russian occupation...

April 1945. The Red Army is invading Berlin. Women fall victim to rape in a half-destroyed house. One of them is ANONYMA, who had been a journalist and photographer. In her desperation she decides to look for an officer who can protect her. What happens is what she had least been prepared for. A relationship develops with the Russian officer ANDREJ that would feel like love were it not for the barrier that keeps them enemies till the end.

Genre / Language / Length
Drama / German, Russian / 131 minutes
Original title
Anonyma - Eine Frau in Berlin
directed by
Max Färberböck
produced by
Constantin Film in co-production with Tempus Film
Cast
  • Nina Hoss (PHOENIX, THE MOST WANTED MAN)
  • August Diehl (DISAPPEARANCE, A HIDDEN LIFE)
  • Sandra Hueller (TONI ERDMANN, IN THE AISLES)
  • Juliane Köhler (TWO LIVES)

Press Quotes

"Powerful ! Intelligent ! Impressive !"
A.O. Scott THE NEW YORK TIMES

"An unforgettable film !."
K. Turan LOS ANGELES TIMES

"Captivating and emotionally resonating with a powerfully raw performance by Nina Hoss."
NYC Movie Guru

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