Thomas, a returned war veteran, returns to his native village of Jerichow, in eastern Germany. Looking for a job, he agrees to be the driver for Ali, who owns a chain of snack bars in the area, and that's where he meets Laura, Ali's attractive wife.
Another film by Petzold, starring Nina Hoss (no news here), Benno Fürmann and Hilmi Sözer.
Jerichow is a free adaptation of the classic novel 'The Postman Always Rings Twice', by James M. Cain, where we have the story of a love triangle and all the consequences that lies, betrayal and forbidden love can have in the lives of the persons envolved.
It's different from the previous adaptations, even though it follows a similar pace, differentiating itself by giving, on almost equal parts, screen time among the three characters, making the narrative more humble, without focusing to much on character a or b.
It's also a criticism of German society, on the matter of multiculturalism and xenophobia.
The cinematography is ok, with the right choice of locations for the different moments of the film.
Another film by Petzold, starring Nina Hoss (no news here), Benno Fürmann and Hilmi Sözer.
Jerichow is a free adaptation of the classic novel 'The Postman Always Rings Twice', by James M. Cain, where we have the story of a love triangle and all the consequences that lies, betrayal and forbidden love can have in the lives of the persons envolved.
It's different from the previous adaptations, even though it follows a similar pace, differentiating itself by giving, on almost equal parts, screen time among the three characters, making the narrative more humble, without focusing to much on character a or b.
It's also a criticism of German society, on the matter of multiculturalism and xenophobia.
The cinematography is ok, with the right choice of locations for the different moments of the film.