Leere Stadt
Leere Stadt

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Leere Stadt

2017
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German

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Florian von MengershausenGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

In the desolate, industrial outskirts of Berlin, a young woman named Lena struggles to find her place in a society marked by unemployment and disillusionment. She becomes entangled in a web of petty crime and questionable alliances as she tries to escape her bleak reality. The film explores themes of social marginalization and the search for meaning in a forgotten corner of the city.

Critical Reception

Leere Stadt received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric depiction of urban decay and the performances of its lead actors. However, some found the narrative to be slow-paced and the themes somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gritty realism and atmospheric cinematography.

  • Noted for strong performances, particularly from Janina Uhse.

  • Criticized by some for a lack of narrative momentum and originality.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in several abandoned industrial areas in and around Berlin to achieve its stark and authentic visual style.

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