In a very accomplished way, this film tells the story of crossed destinies, in Germany and Turkey, of men and women from different origins. It sensibly reflects the painful complexity of the loss of one’s bearings and relationships, as well as the richness of encounters, crossings and living together and getting these two different worlds united. Other major issues deal with filiation, sacrifice and reconciliation.
60th Festival de Cannes
16.05.2007 to 27.05.2007
Cannes
© Daniel Beguin
Ecumenical Jury Cannes 2007, with Fatih Akin (middle)
Award of the Ecumenical Jury
The Edge of Heaven
Directed by:
2007
More about the festival
By all counts, the 60th Festival de Cannes (16-27 May 2007) will go down as one of the best in its distinguished history as the queen of international film festivals. Festival report by Ron Holloway