Synopsis
Based on a novel by Bernard Schlink (The Reader), The Weekend follows Jens as he leaves prison 18 years after being arrested as an RAF terrorist in Germany. Back with his family, friends, and ex-comrades, including his former lover Inga, Jens’ unexpected arrival disrupts their lives, forcing them to re-examine the violent idealism of their youth, especially as he insists on learning who had betrayed him to the police years before in this intense, gripping drama
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Nina GrosseDirector
- Nina GrosseWriter
- Stefan WillOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Sebastian KochJens Kessler
- Katja RiemannInga Lansky
- Barbara AuerCast
- Sylvester GrothCast
- Tobias MorettiCast
- Robert GwisdekCast
- Elisa SchlottCast
- David BredinCast
Stills
Themes
woman director