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Keine Angst 2009

★ 7.02 votes📅 2009-09-15

In *Keine Angst (2009)*, director Aelrun Goette crafts a raw and heartrending portrait of resilience amid chaos, following 13-year-old Becky as she navigates the overwhelming responsibility of caring for her three younger siblings.

Director: Aelrun Goette

Cast

Michelle Barthel
Michelle Barthel
Becky
Carolyn Genzkow
Carolyn Genzkow
Melanie
Max Hegewald
Max Hegewald
Bente
Dagmar Leesch
Dagmar Leesch
Corinna
Frank Giering
Thomas
Johanna Gastdorf
Johanna Gastdorf
Renate
Anna Schudt
Anna Schudt
Bentes Mutter Marion
Thomas Gimbel
Wirt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is *Keine Angst* (2009) about?

*Keine Angst* (2009) follows 13-year-old Becky, who shoulders the burden of raising her three younger siblings after their mother abandons her responsibilities to alcohol and fleeting relationships. Set in a world where the television's glow replaces real warmth, the film captures Becky's struggle to balance childhood dreams with the harsh reality of caregiving.

Who directed *Keine Angst*?

*Keine Angst* (2009) was directed by Aelrun Goette, known for her emotionally charged storytelling and focus on social issues in German cinema.

Who stars in *Keine Angst*?

The film features Michelle Barthel as Becky, Carolyn Genzkow as one of her siblings, alongside Max Hegewald, Dagmar Leesch, and Frank Giering in pivotal roles.

Is *Keine Angst* (2009) worth watching?

While *Keine Angst* (2009) isn't widely rated, its gripping drama and authentic performances make it a compelling watch for fans of social realism. The film's themes of resilience and familial duty resonate powerfully, even if it treads somber ground.

How long is *Keine Angst*?

Runtime details for *Keine Angst* (2009) are not listed.

About Keine Angst (2009) — A Gritty Drama of Family and Sacrifice

In *Keine Angst (2009)*, director Aelrun Goette crafts a raw and heartrending portrait of resilience amid chaos, following 13-year-old Becky as she navigates the overwhelming responsibility of caring for her three younger siblings. With their mother lost in a haze of alcohol and fleeting relationships, Becky becomes the steadfast anchor in their lives, trading childhood for the weighty role of a surrogate parent. The film's stark realism immerses viewers in the siblings' cramped, cluttered home, where the ever-present hum of the television offers neither comfort nor escape.

Goette's sensitive direction, paired with standout performances from Michelle Barthel and Carolyn Genzkow, transforms *Keine Angst (2009)* into a poignant exploration of family, sacrifice, and the unspoken bonds that hold fractured households together. The drama unfolds with quiet intensity, reflecting the siblings' quiet strength and the emotional toll of their unstable circumstances.