The Weekend
Based on a novel by Bernard Schlink (The Reader), The Weekend follows Jens as he leaves prison 18 years after being arrested as an RAF terrorist in Germany. Back with his family, friends, and ex-comrades, including his former lover Inga, Jens’ unexpected arrival disrupts their lives, forcing them to re-examine the violent idealism of their youth, especially as he insists on learning who had betrayed him to the police years before in this intense, gripping drama
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The Weekend
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 26, 2012
Runtime
1h 37m
Genres
Comedy, Drama
User Score
66%
Original Title
Das Wochenende
Production Companies
UFA Filmproduktion GmbH
Director
Nina Grosse
Description
Based on a novel by Bernard Schlink (The Reader), The Weekend follows Jens as he leaves prison 18 years after being arrested as an RAF terrorist in Germany. Back with his family, friends, and ex-comrades, including his former lover Inga, Jens’ unexpected arrival disrupts their lives, forcing them to re-examine the violent idealism of their youth, especially as he insists on learning who had betrayed him to the police years before in this intense, gripping drama
Cast
Crew
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