The Unpolished (2007)

The Unpolished (2007) poster

Stevie, a precocious 14-year-old girl must cope with the instabilities of her immoderate parents. When they decide to move to a small provincial town in Germany, Stevie attempts to slip into a normal life. Whilst her parents playfully escape their responsibilities, Stevie tries to make a good impression in town, spreading stories of grandeur and claiming to be the daughter of a diplomat. She makes progress. Yet the good weather doesn’t last and before long, she discovers that her parents have once more resorted to illegal means, as a way of supporting their leisurely lifestyle. As friends and hangers-on of her parents fill their new home, the chaos continually mounts. It is in this atmosphere of physical and emotional destruction, that Stevie must now start to define herself and perhaps even break free.

Director: Pia Marais
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jochen Arbeit
Production: SWR/Debüt im Dritten, WDR, Pandora Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, Français, English
Original Language: de

Themes

Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

drug use, coming of age, family, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Unpolished about?
Stevie, a precocious 14-year-old girl must cope with the instabilities of her immoderate parents. When they decide to move to a small provincial town in Germany, Stevie attempts to slip into a normal life. Whilst her parents playfully escape their responsibilities, Stevie tries to make a good impression in town, spreading stories of grandeur and claiming to be the daughter of a diplomat. She makes progress. Yet the good weather doesn’t last and before long, she discovers that her parents have once more resorted to illegal means, as a way of supporting their leisurely lifestyle. As friends and hangers-on of her parents fill their new home, the chaos continually mounts. It is in this atmosphere of physical and emotional destruction, that Stevie must now start to define herself and perhaps even break free.
Who directed The Unpolished?
The Unpolished was directed by Pia Marais.
Who stars in The Unpolished?
The Unpolished stars Ceci Chuh, Birol Ünel, Pascale Schiller, Georg Friedrich, Joana Preiss, Joseph Malerba.
How long is The Unpolished?
The Unpolished has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is The Unpolished?
The Unpolished is a Drama film.
Where was The Unpolished produced?
The Unpolished was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of The Unpolished?
The themes of The Unpolished include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.