Leo & Claire

2002 1h 43m DE

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6.8

SOLID

★6.8TMDB · 10

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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In 1933 Nuremberg, successful Jewish businessman Leo Katzenberger owns an apartment building and runs a shoe store. A devoted family man, he has a good relationship with his loving wife Claire. As the climate in Germany grows increasingly dangerous, bombshell Irene moves to the neighborhood. After forming an unlikely friendship, his relationship with Irene is immediately regarded with suspicion.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Michael Degen
Leo Katzenberger
Suzanne von Borsody
Claire Katzenberger
Alexandra Maria Lara
Käthe Katzenberger
Jasmin Schwiers
Lilo Katzenberger
Franziska Petri
Irene Scheffler
Andrea Sawatzki
Helga Steinheil
Axel Milberg
Hausmeister Maisel
Dietmar Schönherr
Rechtsanwalt Herz

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Joseph Vilsmaier
Writers: Reinhard Klooss, Klaus Richter, Joseph Vilsmaier
Languages: German
Countries: Germany

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ERA

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Released 24 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Joseph Vilsmaier, shot by Joseph Vilsmaier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Hans Funck shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Michael Degen and Suzanne von Borsody and Alexandra Maria Lara carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0192237 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 10 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Joseph Vilsmaier directs. Joseph Vilsmaier behind the camera. Hans Funck cuts. Produced in Germany. Dialogue in German.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 24 years ago.
2Directed by Joseph Vilsmaier, shot by Joseph Vilsmaier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Hans Funck shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Michael Degen and Suzanne von Borsody and Alexandra Maria Lara carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0192237 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 10 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.