The Weekend

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Released August 26, 2012

Overview

Based on a novel by Bernard Schlink (The Reader), The Weekend follows Jens as he leaves prison 18 years after being arrested as an RAF terrorist in Germany. Back with his family, friends, and ex-comrades, including his former lover Inga, Jens’ unexpected arrival disrupts their lives, forcing them to re-examine the violent idealism of their youth, especially as he insists on learning who had betrayed him to the police years before in this intense, gripping drama

Runtime

1h 37m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

Das Wochenende


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Germany

Spoken Languages

  • Deutsch (German)

Production Companies

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    UFA Filmproduktion GmbH

    United States

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