Blind At Heart
Julia Franck’s best-selling novel of survival and resilience in Nazi Germany is brought to the screen with a mesmerising performance from Mala Emde
When we first encounter Helene – portrayed with enduring brightness by Mala Emde – in the roaring 1920’s, she appears to be a young woman with limitless potential. Arriving in Berlin at just 17, she dreams of becoming a doctor. However, as the Nazi regime tightens its hold, Helene’s Jewish lineage forces her to conceal her identity and make some difficult choices under increasingly hostile circumstances.
Spanning decades with ease, Barbara Albert’s lavish adaptation delves into the profound sacrifices and difficult choices faced in the struggle for survival amidst a tumultuous historical backdrop.
“A HANDSOME, RICHLEY TEXTURED WORK… MALA EMDE IS SO MAGNETIC IN THE CENTRAL ROLE”
– Screen Daily
Tivoli Cheltenham
(Operated by Everyman Cinemas)
136 mins
Country: Germany
Language: German
(English Subs)
Year: 2023
Genre: Drama
Recommended: 15+
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Director: Barbara Albert
Cast: Mala Emde, Max von der Groeben, Thomas Prenn
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