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Inge (Ursula Werner) and Karl (Horst Westphal)

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Inge (Ursula Werner)

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Inge (Ursula Werner) and Karl (Horst Westphal)

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Inge (Ursula Werner) and Karl (Horst Westphal)

Cloud 9

directed by Andreas Dresen
starring Ursula Werner, Horst Rehberg, Horst Westphal

Cloud 9 is the groundbreaking and lyrical story of a 67-year old married woman who rediscovers passion and her sexuality when she falls in love with a 76-year old man. Cloud 9 won an Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at last year’s Cannes Film Festival, and the Best Director and Best Actress prizes at this year’s German Film Awards.

Awards

  • Un Certain Regard Prize, 2008 Cannes Film Festival
  • Best Director and Best Actress, German Film Awards

Press Reactions

  • A deeply moving film, immaculately acted. – The Guardian (UK)
  • A small film with a big heart. – Variety
  • FOUR STARS! A heart-rending portrayal of love’s labours lost and won. – The Globe & Mail
  • Not since David Lean’s Brief Encounter has a drama so thoughtfully explored a woman’s point of view on her extramarital affair. – Film Journal

Technical Information

Production Year
2008
Country of Production
Germany
Language
German with English subtitles
Running Time
98
Screen Ratio
1.85:1
Color
Color

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