Directed by:
Fatih AkinScreenplay:
Fatih AkinCinematography:
Rainer KlausmannComposer:
Josh HommeCast:
Diane Kruger, Denis Moschitto, Samia Muriel Chancrin, Johannes Krisch, Numan Acar, Ulrich Tukur, Hanna Hilsdorf, Henning Peker, Rafael Santana (more)VOD (1)
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Inspired by shocking real-life events, the film tells the story of Katja (Diane Kruger), whose life is torn apart when her husband and young son are suddenly killed in a bomb attack. A police investigation points to a pair of young neo-Nazis as the key suspects, but when a lack of evidence fails to fully incriminate them, Katja is forced to take matters into her own hands and her hunt for justice begins to take increasingly dangerous and unexpected turns. (Curzon Artificial Eye)
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A solid family drama that, had it been picked up by a capable American independent film maker, could have been a smash hit. Because firstly, German is a terrible language and at times a slight barrier. Secondly, the decent opening and the fantastic performance by Diane Kruger is dragged down by a strange ending that is supposed to be artistic and break conventions, but instead doesn't correspond with the setting of the main character. The scenes in the courtroom, where two brilliant lawyers nonchalantly duel with each other, remain the most effective and by far the best.
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As an idiosyncratic study of the psychological state of a person scarred by the tragic loss of loved ones and numbed by the events around them, In the Fade works well, but as a film about correcting a failing system and fulfilling the lost meaning of life, it is somewhat flimsy and unsurprising. The best thing is the breathtaking performance of Diane Kruger, who is going for a well-deserved Oscar.
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If you watch it just once, In the Fade is a decent drama, but without a unique style or any deeper messages despite the
graveness of its topic. I found the ending to be too simplified, serving only as the easiest way to get out of the situation
without leaving the audience with any lingering impressions. [Cannes]
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A depressing as fuck and unexpectedly great film. The excellent Diane Kruger loses her son and husband in a bomb attack, which results in incredible pressure and stress from the police and a subsequent trial where I couldn't breathe. Excellent dialogue, perfect acting, stifling atmosphere and a shocking finale. Good job by the Germans. 80%.
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This is a completely precise work in terms of directing and acting, this time condemning racial hatred through the motif of right-wing terrorism. The story is slightly manipulative and in the end a bit hurried and therefore not completely satisfying, but everything until then is thought out and written well. The strong theme is used in a thrilling, emotional and brilliantly escalating storyline, and Diane Kruger really does an amazing job. There are many other films about this topic, but that doesn't matter. Quality is what’s important.
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