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3.5
58 Ratings

Paths in the Night

Wege in die Nacht

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Directed by Andreas Kleinert
Germany, 1999
Thriller, Drama

Synopsis

Walter previously held some undefined powerful position but now finds himself on the garbage heap. He wanders around at night trying to do good for his fellow citizens, but as his sense of worthlessness grows, he ends up befriending a young couple with distinctly antisocial attitudes.

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Awards & Festivals

Cannes Film Festival

1999 | Directors' Fortnight

Karlovy Vary International Film Festival

1999 | Winner: Best Actor

Ghent Film Festival

1999

German Film Awards

2000 | 2 wins including: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Gold)

2000 | 2 nominations including: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Gold)

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