Blind at Heart
Die Mittagsfrau
Synopsis
After WWII, Helene is ready to do anything to start a new life. As a young woman, she came to the exciting Berlin of the roaring 20s, wanting to become a doctor, and soon fell in love with a man named Karl. But the course of her life took a drastic, irreversible turn when the Nazis came into power.
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Official HD Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-22
Top Cast
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Mala Emde
Helene
Max von der Groeben
Wilhelm Semisch
Thomas Prenn
Karl Wertheimer
Liliane Amuat
Martha Würsich
Fabienne Elaine Hollwege
Fanny
Laura Louisa Garde
Leontine
Eli Wasserscheid
Selma Würsich
Helena Pieske
Helene - young
Maria Matschke
Martha - young
Lilia Herrmann
Leontine - young
Finjen Kiefer
Peter - child
Laurids Schürmann
Peter - teenager
Steve Karier
Uncle Sehmisch
Monique Reuter
Mariechen
Karin Pfammatter
Otta
Dimitri Stapfer
Erich
Jürg Plüss
Clemens
Sven Schelker
Kurt
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbara Albert
- Screenplay & Story
- Meike Hauck, Julia Franck
- Original Score
- Kyan Bayani
- Original Title
- Die Mittagsfrau
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Studios
- Yellow Bird Pictures, C-Films, Iris Productions, Senator Film, SRF, ZDF, Wild Bunch Germany
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbara Albert
Meike Hauck, Julia Franck
Kyan Bayani
Filip Zumbrunn
Boris Ausserer, Oliver Schündler
Department Leadership Roster
Barbara Albert
Director
Filip Zumbrunn
Director of Photography
Meike Hauck
Writer
Boris Ausserer
Producer
Oliver Schündler
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Sexualized Violence • Violence
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blind at Heart
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What is Blind at Heart about?
After WWII, Helene is ready to do anything to start a new life. As a young woman, she came to the exciting Berlin of the roaring 20s, wanting to become a doctor, and soon fell in love with a man named Karl. But the course of her life took a drastic, irreversible turn when the Nazis came into power.
Who directed Blind at Heart?
Blind at Heart was directed by Barbara Albert.
Who stars in Blind at Heart?
The principal cast of Blind at Heart includes Mala Emde, Max von der Groeben, Thomas Prenn, Liliane Amuat, Fabienne Elaine Hollwege.
When was Blind at Heart released and how long is it?
Blind at Heart was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Blind at Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blind at Heart was composed by Kyan Bayani.
Is Blind at Heart based on a book or true story?
Blind at Heart is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Julia Franck".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blind at Heart?
Blind at Heart holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).