Phoenix
- Drama
In the aftermath of WWII, German-Jewish cabaret singer Nelly has to undergo facial reconstructive surgery following her survival from Auschwitz. Without recognising Nelly, her former husband Johnny asks her to help him claim his wife’s inheritance. To see if he's betrayed her, she agrees, becoming her own doppelgänger.
Phoenix is a 2014 German-Jewish drama directed by Christian Petzold that explores identity and betrayal in post-WWII Berlin. The film follows Nelly, a cabaret singer and Auschwitz survivor undergoing facial reconstruction, who encounters her former husband and must decide whether to reveal herself. This haunting psychological drama examines trust, survival, and the scars of war through an intimate character study.
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Nina HossNelly Lenz
Ronald ZehrfeldJohnny Lenz
Nina KunzendorfLene Winter
Trystan PütterSoldat an Brücke
Michael MaertensArzt
Imogen KoggeElisabeth
Felix RömerGeiger
Uwe PreussClubbesitzer
Valerie KochTänzerin
Eva BayTänzerin
Jeff BurrellSoldat im Club
Nikola KastnerJunge Frau
Max HoppDer Mann
Megan GayMitarbeiterin Zentralstelle Halensee
Kirsten BlockWirtin
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When was Phoenix released?
Phoenix was released on September 25, 2014.
What is Phoenix about?
The film follows Nelly, a German-Jewish cabaret singer who survives Auschwitz and undergoes facial reconstructive surgery. When her unrecognizing former husband asks her to help claim his wife's inheritance, she agrees to test his loyalty, becoming a mysterious doppelgänger in his life.
Is Phoenix available to watch?
Phoenix was released in 2014 and is available through various streaming platforms and rental services; availability varies by region and platform.
Who directed Phoenix?
Phoenix was directed by Christian Petzold, a acclaimed German filmmaker known for psychological dramas exploring identity and history.
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