Donner

Donner poster

After the death of his mother, little Julius throws himself into a fantasy world. He travels with his teddy bear Max to the northern lights - a dream that is supposed to take him back to his deceased mother. The two will never reach their destination. They get caught in a heavy storm that brings them back to reality and forces Julius to face a difficult farewell.

Director: Jane Nagler
Genre: Drama

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Annette Kruhl, Raphael Fimm
Cinematography: Dominik Böhm
Editing: Anton Duschek
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Deep Grief and Recovery Process

Keywords

sea, ship, mother, compass, loss, harbor, death, childhood, teddy bear, box, oil lamp, voyage, journey, northern lights, sink

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Donner about?
After the death of his mother, little Julius throws himself into a fantasy world. He travels with his teddy bear Max to the northern lights - a dream that is supposed to take him back to his deceased mother. The two will never reach their destination. They get caught in a heavy storm that brings them back to reality and forces Julius to face a difficult farewell.
Who directed Donner?
Donner was directed by Jane Nagler.
Who stars in Donner?
Donner stars Nicolai Borger, Carolina Amodio.
What genre is Donner?
Donner is a Drama film.
Where was Donner produced?
Donner was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of Donner?
The themes of Donner include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Deep Grief and Recovery Process.