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Winter Sleepers

Original title: Winterschläfer / Winter Sleeper
1997 · 2 h
Directed by Tom Tykwer · Germany · Contemporary European Art Cinema
DramaRomance

Cast

Ulrich Matthes Marie-Lou Sellem Floriane Daniel Heino Ferch Josef Bierbichler Agathe Taffertshofer

Credits

Written by: Tom Tykwer

Plot

Young blonde translator Rebecca lives with her boyfriend ski instructor Marco in a mountain villa owned by her friend, nurse Laura. Rene, local cinema projectionist, steals Marco's car and gets into a car crash with local Theo, whose daughter, after being in coma for a time, dies.

Sinekatalog’s take

Winter Sleepers (1997) is a German drama directed by Tom Tykwer. It stars Ulrich Matthes, Marie-Lou Sellem and Floriane Daniel. It runs 120 minutes. It is listed here as part of the director's body of work.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.1 / 10 (4,870 votes)
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