The Audition

★★★★★

Original title: Das Vorspiel

2019 · 1 h 39 min

Directed by Ina Weisse · France · Contemporary European Art Cinema

Drama

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Cast

Nina Hoss Sophie Rois Thorsten Merten Franziska Fauth Johannes Kittel Paula Su Odenthal

Plot

Violin teacher Anna Bronsky detects remarkable talent in a student, Alexander. Anna becomes obsessed with mentoring him, neglecting her family and spiralling under mounting pressure.

Sinekatalog’s take

The Audition (2019) is a French drama directed by Ina Weisse. It stars Nina Hoss, Sophie Rois and Thorsten Merten. It runs 99 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Awards

• San Sebastián International Film Festival 2019: Best Actress (Silver Shell for Best Actress) — Nina Hoss

Ratings

IMDb: 6.5 / 10 (1,480 votes)
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