Never Look Away
Overview
German artist Kurt Barnert has escaped East Germany and now lives in West Germany, but is tormented by his childhood under the Nazis and the GDR regime.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Set against the backdrop of Nazi Germany and the Cold War, 'Never Look Away' delves into Germany's turbulent history, particularly focusing on the impact of these periods on individual lives and the art world.
- Exceptional performances by Tom Schilling, Sebastian Koch, and Paula Beer.
- A compelling plot that spans over six decades, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and art.
- Beautifully crafted cinematography that enhances the narrative and visual storytelling.
Fun Facts
- 'Never Look Away' is director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck's follow-up to 'The Lives of Others', which also explored German history through a compelling narrative.
- The movie is based on the life of painter Gerhard Richter, one of Germany's most renowned artists.
- The film's title is derived from a quote by Dostoevsky: 'Beauty will save the world.'
Available Languages
Deutsch
DE
Title:
"Sieh niemals weg"
English
US
Title: Never Look Away
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Pусский
RU
Title: Работа без авторства
"«Не отводи взгляд»"
한국어/조선말
KR
Title: 작가 미상
"흐릿한 세상, 진실을 그리는 화가"
Español
ES
Title: La sombra del pasado
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Italiano
IT
Title: Opera senza autore
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Where to Watch
Cast
Crew
Reviews
An amazing return to directorial form, ‘Never Look Away’ is a novelistic, epic film that appears to constantly shapeshift in front of our eyes. Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck has created the rare kind of work where politics, history, art and love collide into an almost operatic crescendo. Like the title suggests, it’s riveting viewing.
- Jake Watt
Read Jake's full article...
https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-never-look-away-an-artistic-and-spiritual-epic
Head to https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/sff for more Sydney Film Festival reviews.
Oscar Awards
Wins
Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
CINEMATOGRAPHY - 2018
Caleb Deschanel
FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM - 2018
None
Media
Featurette
Academy Conversations: Never Look Away
Trailer
Never Look Away | Official US Trailer HD (2018)