West
"She Can See Her Future, But Can't Escape Her Past."
Originally released in 2013. West is a drama film. directed by Christian Schwochow.
Starring Jördis Triebel, Tristan Göbel, and Alexander Scheer
Synopsis
East Germany. Summer, late 70's. Three years after her boyfriend Wassilij's apparent death, Nelly Senff decides to escape from behind the Berlin wall with her son Alexej, leaving her traumatic memories and past behind. Pretending to marry a West German, she crosses the border to start a new life in the West. But soon her past starts to haunt her as the Allied Secret Service begin to question Wassilij's mysterious disappearance. Is he still alive? Was he a spy? Plagued by her past and fraught with paranoia, Nelly is forced to choose between discovering the truth about her former lover and her hopes for a better tomorrow.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 25, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (32 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jördis Triebel
as Nelly
Tristan Göbel
as Alexej
Alexander Scheer
as Hans Pischke
Jacky Ido
as John Bird
Anja Antonowicz
as Krystina
Stefan Lampadius
as Jürgen Lüttich
Andreas Nickl
as Gerd Becker
Gabriele Schulze
as Frau Breitscheit
Michael Witte
as Joachim Fierlinger
Tania Carlin
as Britische Geheimdienstlerin
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Terz Filmproduktion
- Zero One Film
- Ö-Filmproduktion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West about?
East Germany. Summer, late 70's. Three years after her boyfriend Wassilij's apparent death, Nelly Senff decides to escape from behind the Berlin wall with her son Alexej, leaving her traumatic memo...
Who directed West?
West was directed by Christian Schwochow.
How long is West?
West has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was West released?
West was released on October 25, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in West?
The main cast of West includes Jördis Triebel, Tristan Göbel, Alexander Scheer, Jacky Ido, Anja Antonowicz.