The Return - Die Rückkehr
Directed by
Andrej Zvjagincev
Russland
2003

A life of two brothers is suddenly shattered by the appearance of their father, whom they only remember from a 10-year-old photograph. Is he really their father? Why did he come back after so many years? The children find the answers on a remote and desolate island, travelling with the man who turns their life upside down. The rugged beauty of the northern lakes and forests adds a peculiar dimension to the unfolding human drama. (Festival information Venice)

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TitleVosvraščenie
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The Return - Die Rückkehr
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Directed by
Andrej Zvjagincev
Year
2003
Country
Russland

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The Return - Die Rückkehr
In the most dense and concentrated manner imaginable, the Russian director Andrej Swaginzew tells the story of the battle between authority and rebellion, of the conflict between a father and his two sons. The film that has been awarded several prices – among others two Golden Lions in Venice, for the best debut and the best film respectively, and the John Templeton European Film of the Year Award 2003 (awarded by the churches) – is now shown in German cinemas. “The Return” is also Film of the Month (April 2004), chosen by the Protestant film jury.

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