The German Lesson

A quiet, heavy watch that asks you to sit with moral discomfort and the slow weight of conscience.

Directed by

Christian Schwochow

Genres

Drama

Starring

Ulrich Noethen, Tobias Moretti, Levi Eisenblätter

Overview

In a small North German village a drama played out during and shortly after the Second World War about duty versus individual conscience and morality.

How it feels

Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Morality, family, guilt, deception

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Watch the trailer on YouTube (opens in a new tab)