Based on a novel by Bernard Schlink (The Reader), The Weekend follows Jens as he leaves prison 18 years after being arrested as an RAF terrorist in Germany. Back with his family, friends, and ex-comrades, including his former lover Inga, Jens’ unexpected arrival disrupts their lives, forcing them to re-examine the violent idealism of their youth, especially as he insists on learning who had betrayed him to the police years before in this intense, gripping drama
Released: Aug 26, 2012
Runtime: 97 minutes
Stars: Sebastian Koch, Katja Riemann, Barbara Auer, Sylvester Groth, Tobias Moretti, Robert Gwisdek
Crew: Nina Grosse (Writer), Bernhard Schlink (Novel), Nina Grosse (Director), Mona Bräuer (Editor), Benedict Neuenfels (Cinematography), Stefan Will (Music)