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Release Year2021
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History, TV Movie
Votes6
DirectorAndy Fetscher
WritersThomas Kirchner
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Unbearable Lightness of the Revolution
About The Unbearable Lightness of the Revolution
East Germany, 1988. 19-year-old Franka doesn't really care for politics. She prefers going to the disco and dreaming about seeing Bruce Springsteen and Michael Jackson live in concert. But beneath her carefree façade, she is scarred by the loss of her baby brother. But then she meets Stefan: He's young, idealistic, and part of an environmental activist group. A mix that makes Franka instantly make fall for him – and his group, which welcomes her with open arms. But this wild, revolutionary influence does not stay unnoticed: Her mother, who's with the Party, is worried about Franka. As Stefan's group loses the support of the church, leaving them vulnerable to the state, Stefan and Franka are soon in the government's line of fire…
Directed by Andy Fetscher, The Unbearable Lightness of the Revolution leans on a strong ensemble — Janina Fautz, Ferdinand Lehmann, Inka Friedrich — 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 drama titles of 2021.
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