Berlin Syndrome

20172017
RR
1h 56min

Teresa Palmer in Berlin Syndrome (2017)

Trailer for Berlin Syndrome

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Drama Horror Mystery

A passionate holiday romance leads to an obsessive relationship, when an Australian photojournalist wakes one morning in a Berlin apartment and is unable to leave.A passionate holiday romance leads to an obsessive relationship, when an Australian photojournalist wakes one morning in a Berlin apartment and is unable to leave.A passionate holiday romance leads to an obsessive relationship, when an Australian photojournalist wakes one morning in a Berlin apartment and is unable to leave.

Director
- Cate Shortland
Writers
- Shaun Grant(screenplay)
- Melanie Joosten(novel)
- Cate Shortland(additional material)
Stars

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Awards
- 1 win & 23 nominations

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Berlin Syndrome

Berlin Syndrome

Berlin Syndrome - OFFICIAL TRAILER

Berlin Syndrome - OFFICIAL TRAILER

Teresa Palmer Dishes on Kissing Harry Potter

Teresa Palmer Dishes on Kissing Harry Potter

Teresa Palmer on Her 'Berlin Syndrome': 'It's Intense'

Teresa Palmer on Her 'Berlin Syndrome': 'It's Intense'

Max Riemelt in Berlin Syndrome (2017)

Teresa Palmer in Berlin Syndrome (2017)

Teresa Palmer in Berlin Syndrome (2017)

Max Riemelt and Teresa Palmer in Berlin Syndrome (2017)

Max Riemelt and Teresa Palmer in Berlin Syndrome (2017)

Teresa Palmer in Berlin Syndrome (2017)

Berlin Syndrome (2017)

Berlin Syndrome (2017)

Berlin Syndrome (2017)

Berlin Syndrome (2017)

Berlin Syndrome (2017)

Berlin Syndrome (2017)

Hounds of Love

6.5

Lore

7.1

2:22

5.8

Somersault

6.7

Lights Out

6.3

Run

6.7

Alone

6.2

Cam

5.9

Restraint

6.1

Warm Bodies

6.8

Would You Rather

5.7

Would You Rather

Hush

6.6

While holidaying in Berlin, Australian photojournalist Clare meets Andi, a charismatic local man, and there is an instant attraction between them. A night of passion ensues. But what initially appears to be the start of a romance suddenly takes an unexpected and sinister turn when Clare wakes the following morning to discover Andi has left for work and locked her in his apartment. An easy mistake to make, of course, except Andi has no intention of letting her go again. Ever.

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Taglines
- When passion becomes possession
Genres
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated R for disturbing violent content, strong sexuality, nudity and some language
Parents guide

Trivia
Filming began in Berlin, Germany, and eventually moved to Melbourne, Australia, where Teresa Palmer finished her scenes. Immediately after, she began filming on Hacksaw Ridge (2016) in Sydney, Australia.

Goofs
Clare actually does have access to her mobile phone after Andi removes her SIM card because it is possible to make an emergency call without one.

Quotes
Andi: What would be the worst thing I could ever do to you? Don't worry... I would never do it. We are a team.

Connections
Featured in Half in the Bag: Black Widow (2021)

Soundtracks
Kottbusser Banger
Written by Oliver Van der Lugt
Performed by Polymath

Top review

6/10

Never goes anywhere after a promising start

'Berlin Syndrome' was setting itself up to be something great, but it just couldn't quite deliver the knock-out punch. I love the idea for the story. It's creepy and a little too real (this kind of thing happens more than people realise). The characters were also well created. They were believable and charming in their own dark ways. Then there were two very fine acting performances by Teresa Palmer and Max Riemelt. So why didn't I enjoy this film as much as I should have?

The problem lies in the story development. There really isn't any. The film sets itself up and then just drifts along for the next two hours. Some films can get away with that but not when they run 20-30 minutes longer than they needed to. There was a lot that could have been left on the cutting room floor in this one. Then the ending came around and it was about as "meh" as you could possibly get. Very disappointing. Not a bad film, but if you're looking for something great, look elsewhere.

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6

jtindahouse
Jan 12, 2018

Gross US & Canada
- $28,660
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $22,916
- May 28, 2017
Gross worldwide
- $397,783

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Runtime
- 1h 56min
Color
- Color
Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1

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