
Alone in Berlin(2016)
“The truth was their resistance.”
Overview
Berlin in June of 1940. While Nazi propaganda celebrates the regime’s victory over France, a kitchen-cum-living room in Prenzlauer Berg is filled with grief. Anna and Otto Quangel’s son has been killed at the front. This working class couple had long believed in the ‘Führer’ and followed him willingly, but now they realise that his promises are nothing but lies and deceit. They begin writing postcards as a form of resistance and in a bid to raise awareness: Stop the war machine! Kill Hitler! Putting their lives at risk, they distribute these cards in the entrances of tenement buildings and in stairwells. But the SS and the Gestapo are soon onto them, and even their neighbours pose a threat.
Director
Vincent Perez
Studio
X Filme Creative Pool
Revenue
$33K
Cast

Emma Thompson
as Anna Quangel

Brendan Gleeson
as Otto Quangel

Daniel Brühl
as Escherich

Mikael Persbrandt
as Prall

Katharina Schüttler
as Claire Gehrich

Louis Hofmann
as Hans Quangel

Rafael Gareisen
as Herbert Wegner

Hildegard Schroedter
as Ida Kuhn

Ernst Stötzner
as Dptm. Head Walter

Godehard Giese
as Colonel Krüger

Jacob Matschenz
as Dietrich Necker

Rainer Reiners
as Salesman Franz Kanz
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2016
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Box Office
$33K
Production Companies
X Filme Creative Pool • Master Movies • FilmWave
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Alone in Berlin?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Alone in Berlin (2016).
What is Alone in Berlin about?▼
Berlin in June of 1940. While Nazi propaganda celebrates the regime’s victory over France, a kitchen-cum-living room in Prenzlauer Berg is filled with grief. Anna and Otto Quangel’s son has been killed at the front. This working class couple had long believed in the ‘Führer’ and followed him willingly, but now they realise that his promises are nothing but lies and deceit. They begin writing postcards as a form of resistance and in a bid to raise awareness: Stop the war machine! Kill Hitler! Putting their lives at risk, they distribute these cards in the entrances of tenement buildings and in stairwells. But the SS and the Gestapo are soon onto them, and even their neighbours pose a threat.
Who directed Alone in Berlin?▼
Alone in Berlin was directed by Vincent Perez and released in 2016. It is a war, thriller, drama film.
How long is Alone in Berlin?▼
Alone in Berlin has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in Alone in Berlin?▼
The cast of Alone in Berlin includes Emma Thompson as Anna Quangel, Brendan Gleeson as Otto Quangel, Daniel Brühl as Escherich, Mikael Persbrandt as Prall, Katharina Schüttler as Claire Gehrich and more.
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