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Dolphins

June 1, 1999 0h 41m 2.0/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1999. Dolphins is a feature film. directed by Farhad Yawari. At just 41 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Julia Brendler and Marco Hofschneider

Synopsis

Lara is only able to escape from the harshness of the mental hospital by submerging herself in a dream world inspired by her goldfish bowl. This world is filled with the magic of the sea, beautiful, ethereal sounds and her love of dolphins. In the clinic, her imagination is largely suppressed, especially by an envious senior nurse. Only Jacob, a young orderly, is slowly able to get closer to Lara by sharing with her the love of the sea and its secrets. Lara is so strengthened by this gentle bond that she begins to break the hospital regulations. The magic of her dreams begins to spill into her environment as well as the loves of the other patients. The senior nurse is clearly threatened by this turn of events. The growing division in the clinic reaches a dramatic climax which results in Jacob being thrown out and Lara is violently tranquilized. However, the path of destiny continues to wind its mysterious ways....

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 1, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 0h 41m 41 minutes total
User Rating 2.0/10 Mixed (2 votes)
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Language German Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Demian Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dolphins about?

Lara is only able to escape from the harshness of the mental hospital by submerging herself in a dream world inspired by her goldfish bowl. This world is filled with the magic of the sea, beautiful...

Who directed Dolphins?

Dolphins was directed by Farhad Yawari.

How long is Dolphins?

Dolphins has a runtime of 0 hours and 41 minutes (41 minutes total).

When was Dolphins released?

Dolphins was released on June 1, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Dolphins?

The main cast of Dolphins includes Julia Brendler, Marco Hofschneider.