2023, Germany / Austria / Luxembourg, 163 minutes, drama
Director: Chris Kraus
Writer: Chris Kraus
Cinematographer: Daniela Knapp
Cast: Hannah Herzsprung, Hassan Akkouch, Albrecht Schuch
Producer: Danny Krausz
For 15 years, the former piano wunderkind Jenny was imprisoned for a murder she didn’t commit. Since her release, she has tried to numb her self-hatred with prayer at a Christian halfway house. When she meets Omar, a Syrian refugee with a gift for singing, she agrees to play piano for him in a televised music talent show. Appearing on the show also forces Jenny to confront the real perpetrator of the crime she was convicted for.
Chris Kraus
Chris Kraus is a German director, screenwriter, and producer, known for his captivating storytelling and blending drama with elements of dark humor, addressing themes of identity, social issues, and personal transformation. His notable works include The Poll Diaries (2009) and Four Minutes (2006).
Filmography:
2023 – 15 Years / 15 Jahre
2016 – The Bloom of Yesterday
2010 – The Poll Diaries
2006 – Four Minutes
2002 – Scherbentanz
Festivals and Awards:
2024 – Bavarian Film Awards – Best Actress (Hannah Herzsprung)
2024 – German Film Awards – Best Supporting Actress (Adele Neuhauser)
2023 – Kinofest Lunen – Audience Award (Chris Kraus)