The Audition
Originally released in 2019. The Audition is a drama film. directed by Ina Weisse.
Starring Nina Hoss, Simon Abkarian, and Jens Albinus
Synopsis
Anna teaches violin at a music school, her husband is an instrument-maker. They have a 10-year-old son, Jonas. At school, Anna champions young Alexander, in whom she alone sees great talent. She devotes much energy and attention preparing him for the next stage exam to prove she was right. Soon Anna devotes more time to him than to Jonas, bringing the two boys into rivalry. At the same time her marriage is collapsing, she withdraws increasingly from her own family and starts an affair with her colleague Christian, who is encouraging her to join a quartet. When she fails during their joint concert, the pressure mounts. With Alexander now her vehicle, she drives him ever onwards and upwards. Come the day of the exam, events take a tragic turn...
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 6, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (47 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Lupa Film
- ZDF
- ARTE
- Idéale Audience
- ZDF/Arte
- Port au Prince Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Audition about?
Anna teaches violin at a music school, her husband is an instrument-maker. They have a 10-year-old son, Jonas. At school, Anna champions young Alexander, in whom she alone sees great talent. She de...
Who directed The Audition?
The Audition was directed by Ina Weisse.
How long is The Audition?
The Audition has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was The Audition released?
The Audition was released on November 6, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Audition?
The main cast of The Audition includes Nina Hoss, Simon Abkarian, Jens Albinus, Ilja Monti, Serafin Mishiev.