In Times of Fading Light explained
In Times of Fading Light (de|'''In Zeiten des abnehmenden Lichts''') is a 2017 German drama film directed by Matti Geschonneck.[1] The film shows a day in the life of a family in the GDR. It was screened in the Berlinale Special section at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival.[2] It is based on the 2011 novel of the same name by Eugen Ruge.
Cineuropa describes it: "Thematically, dramatically and visually, this is a sombre, intelligent piece in which psychological finesse combines with historical analysis to result in genuine dramatic heft."[3] In Times of Fading Light is an ensemble piece. Geschonneck contributes to this sombre theme challenging societal ideals, which expose the harshness of a new historical day.
Cast
- Bruno Ganz as Wilhelm Powileit
- Hildegard Schmahl as Charlotte Powileit
- Sylvester Groth as Kurt Umnitzer
- Alexander Fehling as Alexander "Sascha" Umnitzer
- Natalia Belitski as Melitta Umnitzer
- Evgenia Dodina as Irina Umnitzer
- Angela Winkler as Stine Spier
- Stephan Grossmann as Harry Zenk
- Nina Antonova as Nadeschda Iwanowna
- Thorsten Merten as Tabbert
- Gabriela Maria Schmeide as Lisbeth
- Sophie Pfennigstorf as Nolle
- Inka Friedrich as Vera
- Stefan Haschke as Schlinger
- Axel Wandtke as Bunke
- Jörg Pose as Herr Sondermann
- Sarina Radomski as a Friendship Pioneer Leader
- Pit Bukowski as Worker
- Jean Denis Römer as Supplier
- Ronald Kukulies as TBA
- Nadja Engel as TBA
- Alexander Hörbe as TBA
- Rike Eckermann as TBA
- Friderikke-Maria Hörbe as TBA
Notes and References
- Web site: In Times of Fading Light . Cineuropa . 15 February 2017 . 12 February 2017.
- Web site: Berlinale 2017: Competition and Berlinale Special Are Complete . Berlinale . 20 January 2017 . 15 February 2017.
- News: 'In Times Of Fading Light': Berlin Review. Screen. 15 November 2018. en.
