Phoenix (2014)
A Gripping Noirish Study of Treachery, Identity and Survival.
In the aftermath of WWII, German-Jewish cabaret singer Nelly has to undergo facial reconstructive surgery following her survival from Auschwitz. Without recognising Nelly, her former husband Johnny asks her to help him claim his wife’s inheritance. To see if he's betrayed her, she agrees, becoming her own doppelgänger.
Director: Christian Petzold
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: September 25, 2014
Cast
- Nina Hoss - Nelly Lenz
- Ronald Zehrfeld - Johnny Lenz
- Nina Kunzendorf - Lene Winter
- Trystan Pütter - Soldat an Brücke
- Michael Maertens - Arzt
- Imogen Kogge - Elisabeth
- Felix Römer - Geiger
- Uwe Preuss - Clubbesitzer
- Valerie Koch - Tänzerin
- Eva Bay - Tänzerin
Screenplay
- Hubert Monteilhet (Novel)
- Harun Farocki (Co-Writer)
- Christian Petzold (Screenplay)
Music: Stefan Will
Cinematography: Hans Fromm
Editing: Bettina Böhler
Production: Schramm Film, WDR, BR, ARTE
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, English
Box Office: $6M
Original Language: de
Keywords
berlin, germany, based on novel or book, world war ii, auschwitz-birkenau concentration camp, singing, disfigured face, concentration camp survivor, neo-noir, face bandage
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Phoenix about?
- In the aftermath of WWII, German-Jewish cabaret singer Nelly has to undergo facial reconstructive surgery following her survival from Auschwitz. Without recognising Nelly, her former husband Johnny asks her to help him claim his wife’s inheritance. To see if he's betrayed her, she agrees, becoming her own doppelgänger.
- Who directed Phoenix?
- Phoenix was directed by Christian Petzold.
- Who stars in Phoenix?
- Phoenix stars Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld, Nina Kunzendorf, Trystan Pütter, Michael Maertens, Imogen Kogge.
- How long is Phoenix?
- Phoenix has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Phoenix?
- Phoenix is a Drama film.
- How much did Phoenix gross?
- Phoenix grossed $6M worldwide.
- Where was Phoenix produced?
- Phoenix was produced in Germany.