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Westwind (2011)
Director: Robert Thalheim
Cast: Friederike Becht, Luise Heyer, Franz Dinda, Volker Bruch
Runtime89 min
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Set in the Summer of 1988 and based on real events, the film tells the story of East-German twins Isabel and Doreen, two aspiring oarswomen, whose lives are changed dramatically during a training camp at Lake Balaton in Hungary. There, the girls make the acquaintance of West-German friends Arne and Nico. The holiday flirt soon turns serious when Doreen and Arne fall in love. As the end of their stay approaches, Arne asks the inseparable sisters to flee to the West with him…
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Westwind is a 2011 German drama/comedy/romance film directed by Robert Thalheim that received generally positive reviews from critics. While the film has not received any major awards recognition, it has garnered a respectable 7.0/10 rating on IMDb, indicating positive reception from audiences.
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Westwind, directed by Robert Thalheim in 2011, is a poignant and unique drama that blends coming-of-age elements with a thrilling political backdrop. The performances by Friederike Becht, Luise Heyer, and Franz Dinda add emotional depth to the story of East German twin sisters whose lives are upended when they fall for West German friends during a fateful summer training camp in Hungary.
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Westwind is a 2011 German romantic drama film directed by Robert Thalheim. It is based on a true story.
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