Cloud 9
A film by Andreas Dresen
Starring Ursula Werner, Horst Rehberg, Horst Westphal
Cloud 9 is the groundbreaking and lyrical story of a 67-year old married woman who rediscovers passion and her sexuality when she falls in love with a 76-year old man. Cloud 9 won an Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at last year’s Cannes Film Festival, and the Best Director and Best Actress prizes at this year’s German Film Awards.
Critical Reaction
- Un Certain Regard Prize – 2008 Cannes Film Festival
- German Film Awards – Best Director and Best Actress
Not since David Lean’s Brief Encounter has a drama so thoughtfully explored a woman’s point of view on her extramarital affair.
—Maria Garcia, Film JournalFOUR STARS! A heart-rending portrayal of love’s labours lost and won.
—Rick Groen, The Globe & MailA small film with a big heart.
—Derek Elley, Variety
External Links
- View the trailer
- Rick Groen, The Globe & Mail
- Philip French, The Guardian (UK)
- Roger Ebert’s review
- Time Out Chicago review
- Chicago Reader review
- Chicago Tribune review
- Newcity review
- Maria Garcia, Film Journal
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Technical Information
- Production Year
- 2008
- Country of Production
- Germany
- Language
- German with English subtitles
- Running Time
- 98 min
Showtimes
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