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Release Year2016
Runtime0h 30m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorJosefine Scheffler
WritersJosefine Scheffler
TypeFeature Film
Rating2.0 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsSalem
About Salem
Mara, a withdrawn and solitary artist, has to spend Christmas with her mother, who decided to move in with her after a long term hospitalization. The two women try to reunite as suddenly suppressed memories start to come alive again.
Directed by Josefine Scheffler, Salem leans on a strong ensemble — Stella Denis-Winkler, Julia Lindig — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2016.
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