Fatherland

Fatherland

2026 · 82 min · PL · 7.4 (42 votes)
Dir. Paweł Pawlikowski · Starring Sandra Hüller, Hanns Zischler, August Diehl, Anna Madeley, Devid Striesow, David Menkin · Music Marcin Masecki
DramaHistory

In 1949, German writer Thomas Mann and his daughter Erika embark on a road trip across a Germany in ruins, from US-dominated Frankfurt to Soviet-controlled Weimar.

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A deeply atmospheric and contemplative journey through a fractured post-war landscape. The stark black-and-white cinematography evokes a somber, reflective mood, exploring themes of national identity and familial connection amidst historical upheaval. It's a poignant, slow-burn experience.

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