Crossing Europe

Western

1 hr. 59 min. | Drama, Thriller | Pegi 13

A group of German construction workers start a tough job at a remote site in the Bulgarian countryside. The foreign land awakens the men’s sense of adventure, but they are also confronted with their own prejudice and mistrust due to the language barrier and cultural differences. The stage is quickly set for a showdown when men begin to compete for recognition and favor from the local villagers.

Valeska Grisebach

Valeska Grisebach

Valeska Grisebach studied Philosophy and German Studies in Berlin, Munich and Vienna. In 1993 she began studying to be a director at the Viennese Film Academy under Peter Patzak, Wolfgang Glück and Michael Haneke. Her graduation film “Be My Star” (2001) was nominated for the Adolf-Grimme-Award and received the Critics’ Award at the Toronto International Film Festival as well as the Grand Jury Award at the Turin Film Festival. Her second feature film, “Longing” (2006), premiered in the Berlinale Competition.
Languages
German
Subtitles
Lithuanian, English
Produced
2017: Germany, Bulgaria, Austria

Film information

Director
Valeska Grisebach
Producers
Maren Ade
Screenplay
Valeska Grisebach
Cinematography
Bernhard Keller
Cast
Viara Borisova, Veneta Fragnova, Syuleyman Alilov Letifov
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