Rural police officer Andrea (Birgit Minichmayr, DOWNFALL, THE WHITE RIBBON), has decided to end her unhappy marriage and transfer to a new position as a detective inspector in the city police department.
As she drives home after a birthday party, Andrea’s soon-to-be ex-husband suddenly appears in front of her car, but in a state of shock, she is unable to avert disaster.
That same night, being called to duty as the local police officer to the crime scene, Andrea discovers to her surprise and horror that the religious education teacher and recovering alcoholic Franz (Josef Hader) has confessed to the crime. He is convinced that he is to blame and so is everyone else in the village. So, while Franz starts drinking again, Andrea does everything in her power to cover her tracks.
Perfectly blending dark humour and tragedy, this intelligent second feature from director/writer/supporting actor Josef Hader aptly captures the challenges of small-town life in idyllic rural Austria.
NOMINEE – Panorama Audience Award, Berlin International Film Festival 2024
"Not only a strong and flawless screenplay, but also an excellent cast."
- Cinema Austriaco
Tuesday 7th May
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94 min
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Robert Stadlober, Thomas Schubert, Josef Hader, Birgit Minichmayr, Branko Samarovski
Josef Hader
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German with English subtitles
Palace Balwyn Cinema, Palace James Street, Palace Barracks, Palace Norton St, Palace Brighton Bay, Palace Cinema Como, Palace Westgarth, Pentridge Cinema, Chauvel Cinema, Palace Electric, Palace Byron Bay, Palace Penny Lane, Palace Central Sydney, Palace Moore Park, Kino Cinema, Palace Raine Square
