Valley of the Innocent (2003)
Police officer Eva Meyer re-visits the orphanage where she grew up with the intent of unraveling her confused identity. Stasi archives reveal that her birth was the result of a one-night stand between her mother and one of her husband’s students, a Kenyan. Her family’s plot to hide her birth, metaphorically mirrors Germany’s suppressed history in this noire thriller.
Director: Branwen Okpako
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: September 9, 2003
Cast
- Kirsten Block - Maria
- Johannes Brandrup - Young Hans
- Angelica Domröse - Helga
- Florian Panzner - Eugen
- Leonie Brüggenwerth
- Nisma Cherrat - Eva
- Jonathan Kinsler - Shepard
- Günter Kurze - Hans
- Marianna Linden - Young Helga
- Jean Claude Mawila - Young Shepard
Country: Germany
Original Language: de
Keywords
woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Valley of the Innocent about?
- Police officer Eva Meyer re-visits the orphanage where she grew up with the intent of unraveling her confused identity. Stasi archives reveal that her birth was the result of a one-night stand between her mother and one of her husband’s students, a Kenyan. Her family’s plot to hide her birth, metaphorically mirrors Germany’s suppressed history in this noire thriller.
- Who directed Valley of the Innocent?
- Valley of the Innocent was directed by Branwen Okpako.
- Who stars in Valley of the Innocent?
- Valley of the Innocent stars Kirsten Block, Johannes Brandrup, Angelica Domröse, Florian Panzner, Leonie Brüggenwerth, Nisma Cherrat.
- How long is Valley of the Innocent?
- Valley of the Innocent has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Valley of the Innocent?
- Valley of the Innocent is a Drama film.
- Where was Valley of the Innocent produced?
- Valley of the Innocent was produced in Germany.