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| Der Wand (The Wall) |
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| Directed by Julian Pölsler, Austria 2012 109 mins. German dialogue with English sub-titles |
| Summary: |
| A modern version of the Robinson Crusoe story - a highly original exploration of the experience of solitude and survival. A woman inexplicably finds herself cut off from all human contact when an invisible, unyielding wall suddenly surrounds the countryside. Accompanied by her loyal dog Lynx, she becomes immersed in a world untouched by civilization and ruled by the laws of nature. Based on the hugely popular allegorical German novel, the film stars Martina Gedeck in a performance of rare and vivid intensity. |
| What the Critics say: |
| "This mesmerising, austere and contemplative film provides a rarefied yet utterly immersive viewing experience." (Trevor Johnston - Time Out) |