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Ronald Zehrfeld

Ronald Zehrfeld

“Knowing which scene, which effect, which turn had happened before, lends the whole thing a sense of aliveness. When you don't film chronologically, you have to permanently keep the narrative arc in mind that you're trying to build together with the actors and the director. When you film chronologically, this arc is established quite differently. The level of acting is far closer to the character, far more organic and vibrant. ”

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    Phoenix

    PHOENIX

    CHRISTIAN PETZOLD Germany, 2014

    Collaborating once more with Harun Farocki and lead actor Nina Hoss, Christian Petzold (Barbara) carefully crafts this cleverly plotted, smotheringly suspenseful post-WW2 drama. An especially impressive combination of throwback thriller and genre elements with substantial thematic weight.

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