Name: A Year Ago in Winter
Genre: Drama
Released: 2008-11-13
Duration: 2 h 9 min
Cast: Karoline Herfurth, Corinna Harfouch, Josef Bierbichler, Hanns Zischler, Cyril Sjöström

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A renowned artist must uncover a young dancer's secrets in order to truly capture her likeness for a commissioned work.

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Meditative Art-House Drama
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Directed by: Caroline Link
Written by: Caroline Link, Scott Campbell
Produced by: Martin Moszkowicz, Uschi Reich
Music by: Niki Reiser

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November 13, 2008 · 2 h 9 min · Sexual Content

Released: November 13, 2008
Runtime: 2 h 9 min
Content: Sexual Content
Genres: Drama
Original language: German
Also spoken: French
Made in: Germany
Available in: 5 countries

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Where can I stream A Year Ago in Winter?

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In the United States, A Year Ago in Winter streams on Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is A Year Ago in Winter worth watching?

73

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.1).

Is A Year Ago in Winter plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is A Year Ago in Winter good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is A Year Ago in Winter in English?

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No, it was made in German, with some French.