Dying, an award-winning Berlinale film, is a searing drama that dives into the complicated relationships of the Lunies family. As the son Tom, a conductor, grapples with his best friend's depression and his ex's request to parent her child, his sister Ellen's struggles ignite a volatile reunion.
Dying
Director
Runtime
180 Minutes
Country
Germany
Classification
Unclassified 18+
A fractured family reunites, unravelling secrets in an unforgettable, Berlinale award-winning drama.
Winner of multiple awards at the Berlinale, including the Silver Berlin Bear for Best Screenplay, Dying is a poignant portrayal of modern relationships. Directed by Matthias Glasner, the film delves deep into the fractured dynamics of the Lunies family, who must reconnect after years of estrangement.
Tom, a conductor, is working on a new piece titled Dying with his best friend Bernard, who is struggling with depression. At the same time, Tom’s ex-girlfriend wants him to step in as a parent to her child, even though the child isn’t his. Meanwhile, his sister Ellen battles alcoholism and starts a chaotic affair with a colleague, leading to an explosive family reunion.
Lars Eidinger, known for Personal Shopper and Clouds of Sils Maria, delivers a tour de force performance as Tom, with Lilith Stangenberg electrifying the screen as Ellen. Dying masterfully balances humour and sadness, leaving a lasting impression on audiences that will spark meaningful conversations about what it is to be a family.
“The biggest conductor meltdown since Cate Blanchett’s Tár … terrifically watchable and entertaining."
The Guardian
“Manages to be exceedingly funny, often in some of its darkest moments, as well as expectedly sad.”
The Hollywood Reporter
Film Credits
Director
Matthias Glasner
Year
2024
Country
Germany
Language
German
Subtitles
English
Type
Feature & Fiction
Program Strand
Special Presentations & World Cinema
Producer
Jan Krüger, Ulf Israel & Matthias Glasner
Writer
Matthias Glasner
Cinematographer
Jakub Bejnarowicz
Editor
Heike Gnida
Cast
Lars Eidinger, Corinna Harfouch & Lilith Stangenberg
Music
Lorenz Dangel
Film Source
Palace Films
Genre
Comedy & Drama
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Saturday 26 Oct 2024
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