Good Bye, Lenin!
- Comedy
- Drama
Alex Kerner's mother was in a coma while the Berlin wall fell. When she wakes up he must try to keep her from learning what happened (as she was an avid communist supporter) to avoid shocking her which could lead to another heart attack.
Good Bye, Lenin! is a 2003 German comedy-drama about a son who tries to shield his communist mother from the fall of the Berlin Wall after she awakens from a coma. This acclaimed film balances humor and heart as it explores family, ideology, and historical upheaval during one of Europe's most pivotal moments.
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Daniel BrühlAlex
Katrin SassMother
Chulpan KhamatovaLara
Maria SimonAriane
Florian LukasDenis
Alexander BeyerRainer
Burghart KlaußnerAlex's Father
Michael GwisdekKlapprath
Christine SchornMs. Schäfer
Jürgen HoltzMr. Ganske
Jochen SternMr. Mehlert
Stefan Walz"Sigmund Jähn"- Eberhard KirchbergDr. Wagner
Hans-Uwe BauerDr. Mewes- Nico LedermuellerAlex (11 years)
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When was Good Bye, Lenin! released?
The film was released on February 13, 2003.
What is the plot about?
Alex Kerner's mother wakes from a coma to discover the Berlin Wall has fallen, but Alex goes to great lengths to hide this reality from her because her communist beliefs and fragile health could make the shock dangerous.
What genres does Good Bye, Lenin! belong to?
The film is a comedy-drama that blends humor with emotional depth.
Is this movie still available to watch?
Yes, Good Bye, Lenin! is a completed and released film available through various streaming and rental platforms.
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