The Audition (2019)

The Audition (2019) poster

Anna teaches violin at a music school, her husband is an instrument-maker. They have a 10-year-old son, Jonas. At school, Anna champions young Alexander, in whom she alone sees great talent. She devotes much energy and attention preparing him for the next stage exam to prove she was right. Soon Anna devotes more time to him than to Jonas, bringing the two boys into rivalry. At the same time her marriage is collapsing, she withdraws increasingly from her own family and starts an affair with her colleague Christian, who is encouraging her to join a quartet. When she fails during their joint concert, the pressure mounts. With Alexander now her vehicle, she drives him ever onwards and upwards. Come the day of the exam, events take a tragic turn...

Director: Ina Weisse
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 99 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Judith Kaufmann
Editing: Hansjörg Weissbrich
Production: Lupa Film, ZDF, ARTE, Idéale Audience, ZDF/Arte, Port au Prince Films
Country: France, Germany
Language: Deutsch, Français
Original Language: de

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Ina Weisse
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Audition about?
Anna teaches violin at a music school, her husband is an instrument-maker. They have a 10-year-old son, Jonas. At school, Anna champions young Alexander, in whom she alone sees great talent. She devotes much energy and attention preparing him for the next stage exam to prove she was right. Soon Anna devotes more time to him than to Jonas, bringing the two boys into rivalry. At the same time her marriage is collapsing, she withdraws increasingly from her own family and starts an affair with her colleague Christian, who is encouraging her to join a quartet. When she fails during their joint concert, the pressure mounts. With Alexander now her vehicle, she drives him ever onwards and upwards. Come the day of the exam, events take a tragic turn...
Who directed The Audition?
The Audition was directed by Ina Weisse.
Who stars in The Audition?
The Audition stars Nina Hoss, Simon Abkarian, Jens Albinus, Ilja Monti, Serafin Mishiev, Sophie Rois.
How long is The Audition?
The Audition has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is The Audition?
The Audition is a Drama film.
Where was The Audition produced?
The Audition was produced in France, Germany.