Nena
Synopsis
The film tells the story of sixteen-year-old Nena, who is confronted with the suicide attempt of her handicapped father. At the same time she falls head over heels in love for the first time in her life with Carlo, whose father has just outed himself. Away from prying eyes of the adults - who struggle with failed marriages, blossoming love and insufferable physical decline - they push the boundaries of their friendship, love and sexuality. But while discovering her own lust for life, Nena realizes that her father's existence is becoming more and more unbearable.
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Abbey Hoes
Nena
Gijs Blom
Carlo
Uwe Ochsenknecht
Martin
Monic Hendrickx
Martha
Fabian Jansen
Theo
André Jung
Paul
Rachelle Verdel
Heidemarie
Robin Kraakman
Froukje
Michiel Nooter
Rector
Nelleke Zitman
Chemistry teacher
Jobst Schnibbe
German teacher
Janko Kahle
Doctor
Sam Stend
Little brother Carlo
Mike Meijer
Coach
Mads Wittermans
Referee
Jelmer Ouwerkerk
Catcher / hitter
Tonko Bossen
Buddy Carlo 1
Benjamin Schmidt
Buddy Carlo 2
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Saskia Diesing
- Screenplay & Story
- Saskia Diesing, Esther Gerritsen
- Original Score
- Paul Eisenach
- Original Title
- Nena
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- German, Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- KeyFilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Saskia Diesing
Saskia Diesing, Esther Gerritsen
Paul Eisenach
Aage Hollander
Barbara Toennieshen
Hans de Wolf, Hanneke Niens, Ada Goossens
Department Leadership Roster
Saskia Diesing
Director
Saskia Diesing
Screenplay
Esther Gerritsen
Screenplay
Hans de Wolf
Producer
Hanneke Niens
Producer
Aage Hollander
Director of Photography
Barbara Toennieshen
Editor
Manon Blom
Costume Design
Jorien Sont
Production Design
Paul Eisenach
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nena
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nena about?
The film tells the story of sixteen-year-old Nena, who is confronted with the suicide attempt of her handicapped father. At the same time she falls head over heels in love for the first time in her life with Carlo, whose father has just outed himself. Away from prying eyes of the adults - who struggle with failed marriages, blossoming love and insufferable physical decline - they push the boundaries of their friendship, love and sexuality. But while discovering her own lust for life, Nena realizes that her father's existence is becoming more and more unbearable.
Who directed Nena?
Nena was directed by Saskia Diesing.
Who stars in Nena?
The principal cast of Nena includes Abbey Hoes, Gijs Blom, Uwe Ochsenknecht, Monic Hendrickx, Fabian Jansen.
When was Nena released and how long is it?
Nena was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Nena?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nena was composed by Paul Eisenach.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nena?
Nena holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).