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Never Look Away (2018)

7.7/10 ยท 776 votes 3h 8m r RomanceDramaHistory

#25 of 328 films from 2018 #137 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck ยท Written by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

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Overview

German artist Kurt Barnert has escaped East Germany and now lives in West Germany, but is tormented by his childhood under the Nazis and the GDR regime.

Cast

Tom Schillingas Kurt Barnert
Sebastian Kochas Carl Seeband
Paula Beeras Ellie
Saskia Rosendahlas Elisabeth May
Oliver Masuccias Antonius van Verten
Cai Cohrsas Six-Year-Old Kurt Barnert
Ina Weisseas Martha Seeband
Evgeniy Sidikhinas Major Murawjow
Mark Zakas Murawjow Interpreter
Ulrike C. Tscharreas Miss Hellthaler
Bastian Trostas Franz Michaelis
Hans-Uwe Baueras Horst Grimma
Hanno Koffleras Gรผnther Preusser
David Schรผtteras Adrian Schimmel / Finck

Facts

Release dateOctober 3, 2018
Runtime188 min (3h 8m) โ€” longer as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresRomance, Drama, History
Original titleWerk ohne Autor
LanguageDE
Budget$18,000,000
Box office$4,831,836 (0.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt5311542

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Questions

How long is Never Look Away?
Never Look Away runs 188 minutes (3h 8m), which is long for a romance โ€” plan for it.
Is Never Look Away worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 776 votes, which places it #25 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 93%) and #137 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Never Look Away?
Never Look Away was directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Lives of Others (2006), The Tourist (2010).
Who stars in Never Look Away?
Tom Schilling as Kurt Barnert; Sebastian Koch as Carl Seeband; Paula Beer as Ellie; Saskia Rosendahl as Elisabeth May; Oliver Masucci as Antonius van Verten; Cai Cohrs as Six-Year-Old Kurt Barnert.
What is Never Look Away rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Never Look Away?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/67952.

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