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Bergfried
In the 1980s, the Italian Salvatore ends up in a small village in the Alps. Salvatore tells the villagers that he is going on vacation for two weeks. During this time, he befriends the widow Frieda, who is still mourning her husband, who never returned from the war. Salvatore also comforts 40-year-old Romy, as her husband is addicted to alcohol and is in a wheelchair. He even enters into a relationship with Erna. The nurse is forced to live with her father Stockinger, who takes good care of her son but has become embittered himself. What Erna doesn't realize is that Salvatore has a dark secret: he knows that the murderer of his entire family has settled in the small village and is seeking revenge...
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Plot Summary
In the year 1978, a group of Kurdish women in Vienna grapple with their identities and political involvement amidst personal and societal turmoil. The film delves into their complex relationships, ideological debates, and the challenges they face as they navigate their lives between two cultures. It offers a poignant look at their struggles for self-determination and belonging.
Critical Reception
Bergfried received positive critical attention, particularly for its sensitive portrayal of the experiences of Kurdish women in Europe. Critics praised its intimate directorial approach and the nuanced performances from its cast, highlighting its contribution to understanding diaspora experiences.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its empathetic portrayal of female characters navigating political and personal struggles.
Commended for its intimate and grounded directorial style.
Noted as an important contribution to understanding the Kurdish diaspora experience.
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Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Golden Star at the Marrakech International Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film draws inspiration from the real-life experiences of director Kurdwin Ayub's mother and her contemporaries who were active in Kurdish political circles in Vienna during the late 1970s.
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