Never Look Away

A sweeping, somber epic that immerses you in decades of artistic and personal struggle, demanding patience but rewarding with emotional depth.

Directed by

Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

Genres

Drama, Romance, History

Starring

Tom Schilling, Sebastian Koch, Paula Beer

Overview

German artist Kurt Barnert has escaped East Germany and now lives in West Germany, but is tormented by his childhood under the Nazis and the GDR regime.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, tense and romantic. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Art, trauma, identity, love

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence, gore and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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