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Documentary | 2024-2025 | arte, MDR [de] | Politics, Relationship, Society, Women | Germany

Main data

DirectorAlina Cyranek
Written byAlina Cyranek (head writer)
ProductionHug Films [de]

Shooting data

Start of shooting01/11/2023
End of shooting31/12/2024
Filming regionsGermany - Saxony

Brief synopsis

In CURTAINS, Sandra Hüller tells the story of a woman who breaks out of a long-term violent relationship and of a political and social system that prefers to look the other way. The film shows the power structures behind the facades and how the state inadequately protects women.

Cast

ActorRole nameVoice actor / SpeakerVoice actor
Sandra HüllerVoiceover [L]

Crew

ActivityNameComment
Compositing supervisorJulian Quitsch
ColoristFranziska Heinemann
Director of photographyTim Pfautsch
1st assistant cameraMarian Röder
2nd assistant cameraBenjamin Büttner
Costume designerNele Sternberg
Costume designerNele Brand
Additional costumersLea Schweinfurth
DirectorAlina Cyranek
EditorMaximilian Raible
Lighting technician / electricianBenjamin Büttner
ComposerFreya Arde
Head writerAlina Cyranek
Production sound mixerChristoph Fleischer [1]
Sound re-recording mixerFlorian Marquardt

Production companies

CompanyComment
Hug Films [de]

Facilities

DepartmentCompanyComment
CostumesNele Sternberg Fundus
Subtitles / Audio descriptionGelbe Katze auf Schwarz GbR

Awards

Award winnerYearAwardCategory 
Alina Cyranek2025Filmkunstfest Mecklenburg Vorpommern [de]
Best Documentary
Best DocumentaryNominated

Festivals

YearCountryFestivalComment
2025GermanyFilmkunstfest Mecklenburg Vorpommern
World premiere
World premiere

Cinema releases and premieres

TypeCountryDateComment
PremiereThursday, 08/05/2025Filmkunstfest Mecklenburg