The Edge of Heaven

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Dani G It was evident the growth and maturation of Fatih Akin's storytelling ability as his career was advancing Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/25/25 Full Review Audience Member Fatih Akin's The Edge of Heaven is a beautifully crafted exploration of fate, loss, and the unexpected connections between strangers. The film weaves together multiple storylines across Germany and Turkey, offering a profound reflection on the complexities of human relationships. The narrative is subtle yet emotionally powerful, and the performances are deeply moving. While the pacing is slow, it allows the themes to develop in a meaningful way. Akin masterfully captures the bittersweet nature of life, making this film both thought-provoking and poignant. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/17/24 Full Review Tonatiuh C parece que la peli nos dice que volvamos a nuestras raíces, ahí está nuestra verdad... Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/15/23 Full Review dave s Fatih Akin's The Edge of Heaven is a complex tapestry of a film about the immigrant experience and the unbroken thread one may have that continues to attach them to their homeland. Both the characters and the story are fascinating as the film alternates between Istanbul and Bremen, following individuals who have escaped the complex social and political structure of Turkey for the stability of Germany, only to find themselves drawn back to their country of origin. Despite the remarkable number of absurd coincidences, some of which serve no discernable purpose other than to make the viewer think ‘oh, what a coincidence', the movie is gripping throughout thanks to the complex story, strong performances, and interesting locales. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member This was an interesting glimpse into Germany's Turkish community. It wasn't exactly what I was expecting based on the short synopsis printed on the cover, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. The coincidences between the parallel stories seemed perhaps a little too contrived at times, but there was a good cast of characters, which created interest, including a retired Turkish gentleman, his Turkish mistress and his professor son, the mistress's revolutionary daughter and others. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Film about women struggle, mother and daughter both fighting their way in the world. Great plot lovingly filmed. Shows mans inhumanity to woman Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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