New film portrays Thomas and Erika Mann — with an oddly twisted premise
Key takeaways
- Premiering at Cannes and starring Sandra Hüller, Pawel Pawlikowski's "Fatherland" is set during the Cold War — a complex period for the prominent anti-Nazi intellectuals.
- Pawlikowski's new film is another exploration of the early Cold War period.
- According to the synopsis of the film, "Fatherland" also explores "themes of identity, guilt, family and love, amid the turmoil and moral confusion of postwar Europe."
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Premiering at Cannes and starring Sandra Hüller, Pawel Pawlikowski's "Fatherland" is set during the Cold War — a complex period for the prominent anti-Nazi intellectuals.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Cxcx Sandra Hüller and Hanns Zischler star as Erika and Thomas Mann in 'Fatherland'Image: Agata Grzybowska/Mubi/AP Photo/picture alliance Advertisement Pawel Pawlikowski's "Fatherland" is one of the most anticipated films among the 21 titles vying for the prestigious Palme d'Or this year.
The Polish filmmaker returns to Cannes after winning the festival's best director award in 2018 with "Cold War." The historical romantic drama set between Communist Poland and Paris went on to win the top European Film Awards and earn multiple Oscar nominations.