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Inbetween Worlds streaming

Original title: Zwischen Welten
2014 Movie Germany War, Drama 98 min
By: Feo Aladag With: Saida Barmaki, Ronald Zehrfeld, Burghart Klaußner, Salam Yousefzai, Mohsin Ahmady

Jesper is a soldier in the German army. Although his brother was killed whilst serving in Afghanistan, he nevertheless reports for a new tour of duty in this war zone. He and his unit are to protect a remote village from the Taliban. One of the people accompanying Jesper is a young interpreter, Tarik, whose job includes mediating between soldiers and villagers. Both sides have a hard time trying to overcome the differences in their respective ways of life. Jesper must gain the trust of both villagers and the allied Arbaki militia and his nerves are soon on edge. He finds himself increasingly morally conflicted as a result of his superiors' orders. His association with the Germans means Tarik's life is constantly under threat, but when Tarik begins to fear for his sister's safety, Jesper has to make a decision. Feo Aladag uses this portrait of an ISAF soldier in Afghanistan to explore questions of affinity and otherness, trust and failure. How humane can your actions be if you are bound by the workings of a strict military bureaucracy? What remains of the ideals of human dignity when you are caught up in a daily struggle for survival?

Filmium rating
63%

Festival Achievements

Berlin International Film Festival 2014
Nominations:
Competition 2014

Mood

Intense
Melancholic
Realistic
Reflective
Serious
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Feo Aladag
Matthias Kock
Judith Kaufmann
Burghart Klaußner
Saida Barmaki
Pit Bukowski
Ronald Zehrfeld
Mohsin Ahmady
Salam Yousefzai
Felix Kramer
Diverse Cast
Female Director
International
International Collaboration
Mohamad Mohsen

Budget

Independent
Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Handheld Camera
Immediate
Immersive
Intense
Intimate
Muscular
Natural Lighting
On-Location Filming

Film Movements

War Realism

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven
Linear

Pace

Deliberate
Measured
Meditative
Moderate
Reflective
Slow-Paced
Steady

Runtime

Feature-Length

Soundtrack

Realistic Sound Design

Style

Authentic
Cinematic
Documentary-Like
Gritty
Realistic

Time-Period

2010S
Contemporary

Central Conflict

Cultural Clash
Duty And Loyalty
War Trauma

Characters

Afghan Interpreter
German Soldier
Military Personnel

Ending

Open-Ended
Reflective
Thoughtful

Historical Context

German Military Involvement
Post-2001 Afghanistan

Key Plot Points

Family Loss
Intercultural Friendship
Soldier'S Return

Plot

Cultural Conflict
Friendship
German Soldiers In Afghanistan
War
War Zone

Setting

Afghanistan
Kunduz
Mausoleum Of The Noble
Shrine Of The Noble

Shooting Location

Afghanistan
Northern Afghanistan

Theme

Cultural Conflict
Cultural Divergence
Cultural Understanding
Duty And Sacrifice
Empathy
Friendship
Impact Of War

Genre

Cultural
Cultural Exploration
Drama
Independent
War

Audiences

Adult Viewers
Adults
Arthouse
Arthouse Audiences
Drama Enthusiasts
International Audience
International Audiences

Titles

Entre deux mondes
Inbetween Worlds
İki Dünya Arasında
Maailmojen välissä
Zwischen Welten

Critical Reception

Authentic Environment
Intense Direction
Realistic Portrayal

Festivals

Berlin International Film Festival

Reception

Berlin International Film Festival
Critical Acclaim
International Recognition
Positive Reviews
Realism

Production Countries

Afghanistan
Germany

Release Year

2014
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