Finsterworld (2013)

A number of individuals in Germany whose lives are connected in some ways, and all of them have dark sides which may shock us to the core.

Director:

Frauke Finsterwalder

Writers:

Frauke Finsterwalder, Christian Kracht

Stars:

Christoph Bach, Margit Carstensen, Jakub Gierszal

10 wins & 14 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Christoph Bach	...	Lehrer Nickel
Margit Carstensen	...	Frau Sandberg
Jakub Gierszal	...	Maximilian Sandberg
Corinna Harfouch	...	Inga Sandberg
Sandra Hüller	...	Franziska Feldenhoven
Carla Juri	...	Natalie
Michael Kranz	...	Geriatric Nurse
Johannes Krisch	...	Einsiedler
Michael Maertens	...	Claude Petersdorf
Dieter Meier	...	Furrier
Max Pellny	...	Jonas
Sarah Rebellato	...	Lehrerin (as Sarah Mathilda Libbertz)
Nina Marie Rottmann
Leonard Scheicher	...	Dominik
Bernhard Schütz	...	Georg Sandberg

Storyline

A number of individuals in Germany whose lives are connected in some ways, and all of them have dark sides which may shock us to the core.

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Plot Keywords:

arrogance | bourgeoisie | old people's home | discontent | loneliness | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Women Make Film: A New Road Movie Through Cinema (2018)

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Soundtracks

The Wind
Written and performed by Cat Stevens

User Reviews

An emotionally challenging film

This film tells the stories of a pedicurist, a bird lover, an elderly woman in an old age home, a group of students going for a day trip, a married couple who disliked Germany, a policeman who has a thing for fur, a teacher and a documentary filmmaker. Their lives are very varied but connected in some ways to each other. However, the biggest connection of all is the tragedy of reality. Every character in the film is flawed, and most of them end up in varying degrees of tragedy. It is a captivating film that makes me reflect on life, and appreciate the fact that reality is harsh and unwelcoming. Good things do not necessarily happen to good people is the prominent message.

Despite the depressing content, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this emotionally challenging film.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

17 October 2013 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Elborult világ

Filming Locations:

Germany

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$611,939

Company Credits

Production Co:

ARTE, Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR), Lhasa Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1