Review:
“Berlin Syndrome” is a tense and gripping thriller that explores the psychology of captivity and control. The film’s direction by Cate Shortland is skillful, and she deftly balances moments of intense suspense with quieter, more introspective scenes. Teresa Palmer delivers a strong performance as Clare, portraying both her vulnerability and her strength. Max Riemelt is also excellent as Andi, creating a character that is both charming and deeply unsettling. The film’s themes are disturbing and thought-provoking, and the story is both terrifying and deeply affecting.Awards:
“Berlin Syndrome” was critically acclaimed and won several awards, including the Best Actress award for Teresa Palmer at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards. The movie was also nominated for several other awards, including the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.Popularity:
“Berlin Syndrome” was a modest success at the box office and received positive reviews from critics. The film has a 6.3/10 rating on IMDb and a 77% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While the film’s subject matter is intense and unsettling, it has resonated with audiences and continues to be celebrated as a well-crafted thriller.| Directed by | Cate Shortland |
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| Produced by | Polly Staniford |
| Written by | Shaun Grant |
| Based on | Berlin Syndrome by Melanie Joosten |
| Starring | Teresa Palmer, Max Riemelt, |
| Music by | Bryony Marks |
| Cinematography | Germain McMicking |
| Edited by | Jack Hutchings |
| Production companies | Screen Australia Aquarius Films Film Victoria Memento Films International Entertainment One DDP Studios Fulcrum Media Finance Photoplay Films |
| Distributed by | Entertainment One (Australia) Netflix (France) |
| Release date | January 20, 2017 (Sundance) April 20, 2017 (Australia) August 27, 2017 (France) |
| Running time | 116 minutes |
| Countries | Australia France |
| Languages | English German |
| Box office | $788,191 |
