The Weekend
Originally released in 2012. The Weekend is a comedy/drama film. directed by Nina Grosse.
Starring Sebastian Koch, Katja Riemann, and Barbara Auer
Synopsis
Based on a novel by Bernard Schlink (The Reader), The Weekend follows Jens as he leaves prison 18 years after being arrested as an RAF terrorist in Germany. Back with his family, friends, and ex-comrades, including his former lover Inga, Jens’ unexpected arrival disrupts their lives, forcing them to re-examine the violent idealism of their youth, especially as he insists on learning who had betrayed him to the police years before in this intense, gripping drama
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 26, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- UFA Filmproduktion GmbH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Weekend about?
Based on a novel by Bernard Schlink (The Reader), The Weekend follows Jens as he leaves prison 18 years after being arrested as an RAF terrorist in Germany. Back with his family, friends, and ex-co...
Who directed The Weekend?
The Weekend was directed by Nina Grosse.
How long is The Weekend?
The Weekend has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Weekend released?
The Weekend was released on August 26, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Weekend?
The main cast of The Weekend includes Sebastian Koch, Katja Riemann, Barbara Auer, Sylvester Groth, Tobias Moretti.