Alone in Berlin 2016
"The truth was their resistance."
Set against the grim backdrop of 1940 Berlin, *Alone in Berlin* (2016), directed by Vincent Perez, follows Otto and Anna Quangel, a working-class couple whose faith in the Nazi regime shatters after their son dies at the front.
Director: Vincent Perez
Cast
Emma Thompson
Anna Quangel
Brendan Gleeson
Otto Quangel
Daniel Brühl
Escherich
Mikael Persbrandt
Prall
Katharina Schüttler
Claire Gehrich
Louis Hofmann
Hans Quangel
Rafael Gareisen
Herbert Wegner
Hildegard Schroedter
Ida Kuhn
Ernst Stötzner
Dptm. Head Walter
Godehard Giese
Colonel Krüger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alone in Berlin (2016) about?
The film follows Otto and Anna Quangel, a grieving couple in Nazi-occupied Berlin, who begin distributing anti-regime postcards after their son is killed in war. Their quiet rebellion against Hitler's regime unfolds amid the city's oppressive atmosphere, blending personal loss with defiance.
Who directed Alone in Berlin?
Vincent Perez directed *Alone in Berlin*, bringing a raw, atmospheric vision to this historical thriller.
Who stars in Alone in Berlin?
The film stars Emma Thompson and Brendan Gleeson as the Quangel couple, with Daniel Brühl, Mikael Persbrandt, and Louis Hofmann rounding out the compelling cast.
Is Alone in Berlin (2016) worth watching?
With its intense performances and haunting wartime setting, *Alone in Berlin* offers a gripping, thought-provoking experience. While not officially rated on IMDb, its dramatic depth and historical significance make it a film worth seeking out for fans of the genre.
How long is Alone in Berlin?
Alone in Berlin has a runtime of 103 minutes.
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About Alone in Berlin (2016) — A gripping wartime tale of courage and resistance
Set against the grim backdrop of 1940 Berlin, *Alone in Berlin* (2016), directed by Vincent Perez, follows Otto and Anna Quangel, a working-class couple whose faith in the Nazi regime shatters after their son dies at the front. Convinced by propaganda no longer, they wage a quiet yet defiant war of words, leaving clandestine postcards across the city to expose the lies of Hitler's regime. As the Gestapo tightens its grip, their fragile act of resistance becomes a matter of life and death, blending historical drama with intense psychological tension.
The film's stark atmosphere lingers long after the credits roll, capturing the suffocating dread of wartime Berlin through stellar performances by Emma Thompson and Brendan Gleeson as the Quangel couple. With its unflinching portrayal of ordinary heroism and moral reckoning, *Alone in Berlin* is a gripping exploration of courage in the face of tyranny, perfect for fans of thought-provoking thrillers and wartime narratives.
