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Undine

Directed by Christian Petzold
Germany, France
2020
91 mins

Christian Petzold boldly reimagines the ancient myth of Undine in this suspenseful tale of romance and betrayal in modern day Berlin.

Undine is a historian and tour guide at the Berlin City Museum specializing in urban development, while Christoph is an industrial diver. Linked by a love of the water, the two form an intense bond, which can only do so much to help Undine overcome the considerable baggage of her former affair.

  • Year
    2020
  • Country
    Germany, France
  • Language
    German
  • Premiere Status
    Florida Premiere
  • Director
    Christian Petzold
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Theme
    Drama, Germany

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