Winterreise (2006)

Director:

Hans Steinbichler

Writers:

Martin Rauhaus, Hans Steinbichler

Stars:

Josef Bierbichler, Sibel Kekilli, Hanna Schygulla

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Josef Bierbichler	...	Franz Brenninger
Sibel Kekilli	...	Leyla
Hanna Schygulla	...	Martha "Mucky" Brenninger
Philipp Hochmair	...	Xaver Brenninger
Anna Schudt	...	Paula Brenninger
Johann von Bülow	...	Holger 'Sparkasse' Mankewski
André Hennicke	...	Friedländer
Brigitte Hobmeier	...	Jacqueline
Aloysius Itoka	...	Tom Kanabe
Stephan Bissmeier	...	Notar
Stefan Merki	...	Arzt
Klaus Manchen	...	Botschafter
Martin Goeres	...	Assistent des Botschafters
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Michael A. Grimm	...	LKW-Fahrer (as Michael Grimm)
Frederike Schinzler	...	Bankangestellte

Storyline

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

23 November 2006 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Winter Journey

Filming Locations:

Nairobi, Kenya

Company Credits

Production Co:

Arte, Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR), Dresbach-Schaefer-Quabeck

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min 95 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

User Reviews

Find Inner Peace with Schubert

Just when you hoped to escape heavy-handed German pretentiousness it sneaks up on you, hidden in highly metaphorical intonations of Schubert's great song cycle "Winterreise", which accompanies Josef Bierbichler's (inner) journey from wintry Bavaria to arid Kenya, from captivating mental depression to liberation.

But for most of the time, despite Kekilli's wooden turn and some other positively eccentric acting in the supporting roles, it's a decent enough pic because Bierbichler stems it on his broad shoulders. He offers a real tour-de-force performance, aided by the accentuated direction and camera-work.

It could've been so much better without the arty touches of the later stages.

6 out of 10 phantom suns