Festung

Drama/Coming of Age, Germany 2012

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Johanna (13) is in love – but how is she to enjoy this rush of emotions when her violent prone father is returning to the family home? Torn between the wish to stay true to her father and the love for her boyfriend, Johanna is faced with an impossible decision. A story about family secrets, the chains of family loyalty and the power to break free.

Awards

Max Ophüls Preis 2012 Youth Jury Prize
achtung berlin 2012 Best Direction
Filmfest Chemnitz 2012 Promotional Prize DEFA-Stiftung

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Editor:

Sarah Levine

Cast:

Elisa Essig (Johanna)

Ansgar Göbel (Christian)

Antonia T. Pankow (Moni)

Ursina Lardi (Erika)

Peter Lohmeyer (Robert)

Karoline Herfurth (Claudia)

Bernd Michael Lade (Mr. Waidele)

Monika Lennartz (Grandmother)

Original title:

Festung

Original language:

German

Format:

16:9 HD, Color

Age recommendation of the KJF:

Starting at 12 years

Ratings:

FBW "valuable"

Age rating:

FSK 12

Audio language:

German