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A Woman in Berlin

2008Movie2 h 11 minNR

74

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A deeply moving, relentlessly bleak drama movie about history and the mind.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

World War II ends and her story begins...

A woman tries to survive the invasion of Berlin by the Soviet troops during the last days of World War II.

Feels like

World War II Drama
Survival Story
Berlin
Female Protagonist
Historical Accuracy
Psychological Trauma
Moral Ambiguity
Bleak
Poignant

Crew

Directed by: Max Färberböck
Written by: Max Färberböck, Catharina Schuchmann
Produced by: Günter Rohrbach
Music by: Zbigniew Preisner

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Facts

October 23, 2008 · 2 h 11 min · NR

Released: October 23, 2008
Runtime: 2 h 11 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres: Drama, War, History
Original language: German
Also spoken: Georgian, Russian
Made in: Germany
Box office: $2 million
Available in: 9 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Woman in Berlin?"

Questions about A Woman in Berlin

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Where can I stream A Woman in Berlin?

Strand Releasing

In the United States, A Woman in Berlin streams on Strand Releasing, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is A Woman in Berlin worth watching?

74

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 74).

Will I feel good after watching A Woman in Berlin?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is A Woman in Berlin plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is A Woman in Berlin in English?

GermanGeorgianRussian

No, it was made in German, with some Georgian and Russian.