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Westwind

2011·Movie
1h 29min
68
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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Set in the Summer of 1988 and based on real events, the film tells the story of East-German twins Isabel and Doreen, two aspiring oarswomen, whose lives are changed dramatically during a training camp at Lake Balaton in Hungary. There, the girls make the acquaintance of West-German friends Arne and Nico. The holiday flirt soon turns serious when Doreen and Arne fall in love. As the end of their stay approaches, Arne asks the inseparable sisters to flee to the West with him…
Historical Coming-of-AgeCold War EraRomantic DramaSisters' LoyaltyEscape & FreedomPolitical DivideYouthful AspirationsSports SubplotEmotional JourneyConsequences of Choice

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Is Westwind worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Westwind?

1 h 29 min

Westwind runs 1 h 29 min.

What language is Westwind in?

GermanHungarian

It was made in German, with some Hungarian. Produced in Germany, Hungary.

In how many countries can I watch Westwind?

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