Phoenix
directed by: Christian Petzold, year: 2014, genre: Drama
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Description:
Phoenix is a 2014 German drama film directed by Christian Petzold. The story, set in post-World War II Berlin, follows Nelly Lenz, a Holocaust survivor who undergoes facial reconstruction surgery and returns home to find that her husband, Johnny, does not recognize her. Instead, Johnny involves her in a scheme to claim her supposed inheritance by having her impersonate herself. The film explores themes of identity, trauma, and the enduring impact of the past.
Actors:
Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld, Nina Kunzendorf