Westwind
Originally released in 2011. Westwind is a drama/comedy film. directed by Robert Thalheim. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Friederike Becht, Luise Heyer, and Franz Dinda
Synopsis
Set in the Summer of 1988 and based on real events, the film tells the story of East-German twins Isabel and Doreen, two aspiring oarswomen, whose lives are changed dramatically during a training camp at Lake Balaton in Hungary. There, the girls make the acquaintance of West-German friends Arne and Nico. The holiday flirt soon turns serious when Doreen and Arne fall in love. As the end of their stay approaches, Arne asks the inseparable sisters to flee to the West with him…
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 25, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (19 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- credofilm
- Laokoon Filmgroup
- ARTE
- ZDF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwind about?
Set in the Summer of 1988 and based on real events, the film tells the story of East-German twins Isabel and Doreen, two aspiring oarswomen, whose lives are changed dramatically during a training c...
Who directed Westwind?
Westwind was directed by Robert Thalheim.
How long is Westwind?
Westwind has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Westwind released?
Westwind was released on August 25, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Westwind?
The main cast of Westwind includes Friederike Becht, Luise Heyer, Franz Dinda, Volker Bruch, Hannes Wegener.