Directed by:
Marcus O. RosenmüllerCinematography:
Roman NowocienComposer:
Martin StockCast:
Gedeon Burkhard, Natalia Avelon, Catherine Flemming, Kai Wiesinger, Gudrun Landgrebe, Michael Mendl, John Friedmann, Ingo Naujoks, Konstantin Wecker (more)Plots(1)
A tale of three exceptionally musically talented children, who develop a deep and genuine friendship, extending beyond their different religions and nationalities. The two Jewish children Larissa and Abrascha are both virtuosos – one on the piano and the other on the violin. Hanna, a young German girl, is also extremely gifted. Living in Poltava, Ukraine in 1941, they all share one great love: music. Their world is one of curiosity, joy and talent. But when the Nazis invade the Soviet Union, they and their families face mortal peril. Due to the insanity of grown-ups at home and abroad, their world is turned upside down, and they are suddenly no longer allowed to be friends. (Zlín Film Festival)
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Another purely German affair that attempts to address the traumas of the WWII on its own. I liked the approach that the Germans took with it. Because it’s obvious that they are trying to consider the era’s circumstances objectively, which is also the story of the miraculous children who didn’t exactly have a happy childhood. But in all regards, it’s a successful movie that might be a bit too dragged out at times, which is common with dramas. The music was beautiful, the actors were absolutely amazing, which makes the viewer all the more appreciative of them being children. And when it comes to the story itself? That could have only been written by war itself!
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