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Inge (Ursula Werner) and Karl (Horst Westphal) (Courtesy of Music Box Films)

Inge (Ursula Werner) and Karl (Horst Westphal) (Courtesy of Music Box Films)

Inge (Ursula Werner) (Courtesy of Music Box Films)

Inge (Ursula Werner) and Karl (Horst Westphal) (Courtesy of Music Box Films)

Cloud 9

directed by Andreas Dresen
starring Ursula Werner, Horst Rehberg, Horst Westphal

Cloud 9 is the groundbreaking and lyrical story of a 67-year old married woman who rediscovers passion and her sexuality when she falls in love with a 76-year old man. Cloud 9 won an Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at last year’s Cannes Film Festival, and the Best Director and Best Actress prizes at this year’s German Film Awards.

Awards

• Un Certain Regard Prize, 2008 Cannes Film Festival
• Best Director and Best Actress, German Film Awards

Press Reactions

• Not since David Lean’s Brief Encounter has a drama so thoughtfully explored a woman’s point of view on her extramarital affair. —Maria Garcia, Film Journal
• A deeply moving film, immaculately acted. —YesGuardian
• A small film with a big heart. —Variety
• FOUR STARS! A heart-rending portrayal of love’s labours lost and won. —The Globe & Mail

Technical Information

Production Year

2008

Countries of Production

Germany

Languages

German with English subtitles

Running Time

98

Screen Ratio

1.85:1

Color

Color

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