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Following the huge success of his last feature, Transit, writer/director Christian Petzold turns to the world of the water nymph. A contemporary take on the ancient tale of a woman who moves from water to land, German historian Undine is betrayed by the man she loves, and fears a call to return to the water. Petzold’s film blends folklore and modern romance, winning lead Paula Beer the Best Actress award at Berlinale.
- Year2020
- Runtime90 minutes
- LanguageGerman, English
- CountryGermany
- PremiereNational premiere
- DirectorChristian Petzold
- ScreenwriterChristian Petzold
- CastAnne Ratte-Polle, Franz Rogowski, Jacob Matschenz, Julia Franz Richter, Maryam Zaree, Paula Beer, Rafael Stachowiak


Following the huge success of his last feature, Transit, writer/director Christian Petzold turns to the world of the water nymph. A contemporary take on the ancient tale of a woman who moves from water to land, German historian Undine is betrayed by the man she loves, and fears a call to return to the water. Petzold’s film blends folklore and modern romance, winning lead Paula Beer the Best Actress award at Berlinale.
- Year2020
- Runtime90 minutes
- LanguageGerman, English
- CountryGermany
- PremiereNational premiere
- DirectorChristian Petzold
- ScreenwriterChristian Petzold
- CastAnne Ratte-Polle, Franz Rogowski, Jacob Matschenz, Julia Franz Richter, Maryam Zaree, Paula Beer, Rafael Stachowiak