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.
– VarietyFOUR STARS! A heart-rending portrayal of love’s labours lost and won.
– The Globe & MailNot 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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