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A Year Ago in Winter

2008·Movie
2h 9min
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–87%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+Sundance Now

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Calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Spectacle2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A renowned artist must uncover a young dancer's secrets in order to truly capture her likeness for a commissioned work.
Meditative Art-House DramaNon-Linear Narrative StructureAtmospheric MelancholyVisual PoetryPsychological IntimacyGerman New Wave InfluenceContemplative RomanceFragmented MemorySubtle Emotional Depth

Crew

Directed by:
Caroline Link, Carmen Stuellenberg
Written by:
Caroline Link, Scott Campbell
Produced by:
An Dorthe Braker, Uschi Reich, Oliver Nommsen
Composed by:
Niki Reiser

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream A Year Ago in Winter legally?

PhiloAMC+Sundance Now

A Year Ago in Winter is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Year Ago in Winter worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Year Ago in Winter rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is A Year Ago in Winter?

2 h 9 min

A Year Ago in Winter runs 2 h 9 min.

What language is A Year Ago in Winter in?

GermanFrench

It was made in German, with some French. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch A Year Ago in Winter?

5ATCACHDEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Year Ago in Winter in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.