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Play trailer 1:45 Poster for Undine Released Jun 4, 2021 1h 30m Drama Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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Christian Petzold (PHOENIX, TRANSIT) boldly reimagines the ancient myth of Undine in this suspenseful tale of romance and betrayal in modern day Berlin. Undine (Paula Beer) works as a historian lecturing on Berlin's urban development. But when the man she loves leaves her, the myth catches up with her. Undine has to kill the man who betrays her and return to the water. Will Undine defy fate when she meets a diver (Franz Rogowski) offering her a chance at new love?
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Undine draws on folklore for a dark fantasy whose murky storytelling is often offset by the enchanting romance at its core.

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Jake Wilson The Age (Australia) The ritual is intriguing but the spell doesn't entirely take hold. Or perhaps the magic remains hidden in the depths of the film -- and it's up to each viewer to take the plunge. Rated: 3.5/5 Dec 18, 2021 Full Review Adam Nayman The Ringer Undine's area of study is Berlin's gradual architectural mutation from century to century; a shot of two lovers diving among submerged ruins whispers a warning that all things-from true love to civilization itself-must pass. Jul 19, 2021 Full Review Jenny Nulf Austin Chronicle Undine's hauntingly aching romance is enchanting, as thick as the feeling of inhaling water into your lungs. Rated: 4.5/5 Jul 16, 2021 Full Review Hector A. Gonzalez The Movie Buff The ancient myth of Undine is reimagined into a modern-day romantic fairytale of the same name. Rated: B Sep 8, 2024 Full Review Calum Cooper In Their Own League Its craft, direction, and performances are undeniably impressive, as is its mystical tone. But it feels as though all this skill is being applied to a story that, overall, does not hold as much substance as it seems to think so. Rated: 3/5 Jul 14, 2024 Full Review Kevin Woodley InSession Film Following the remarkable Transit, I was hoping for something a little sharper than this. Rated: C+ Apr 3, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Harold Chorny fine movie. artistic exploration of line between realism and fantasy. a myth can have potent power. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/13/21 Full Review Alles Klar Beautiful shots of Berlin, romantic but human moments of love, who knew Architectural lectures could be so sultry. A bit long feeling, and there is a huge catfish named Gnther. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/06/21 Full Review constance m beautifully executed and performed Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/05/21 Full Review Hiroki S Beautiful sweet visual take on an ancient mythology Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/23/24 Full Review An In my opinion its a beautiful movie, well written scenario, great scenes across the film, and good acting. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/02/23 Full Review Audience Member Sold as an urban mythological romance and a paean to the city of Berlin, German writer-director, Christian Petzold's new film begins with Paula Beer's mysterious and lonely Undine, an architectural historian, mid-rendezvous with her lover who's dumping her for another woman. Almost immediately after, there's a rather Germanic meet-cute which brings Franz Rogowski's shy and reserved industrial diver, Christoph, into the picture and the two begin a romantic courtship over the rest of the film. Since it was never explained what an Undine is, (for the benefit of those who like me has to google it: according to European mythology, it's a water nymph that becomes human after finding love but have to return to water if her partner becomes unfaithful) I was left rather bewildered during the film which follows closely the above mythology. Without that background knowledge, the story feels rather odd and baffling. In fact, even on reflection with the understanding what she's meant to be, there are parts of the film that still don't make total sense. Also unclear, or at least something that sits rather uneasily with me, is the juxtaposition of this mythical creature with the re-generation of the city of Berlin between WWII and its reunification that the film spends quite a bit of time on. So despite fine performances by the central leads and passionate and competent handling of the material by Petzold, I remain curious but tepid about the whole thing and I fear that a more cynical viewer such as I will not be entirely receptive to the romantic notions, both for the lovers and the city, that the film is attempting to convey. Or in the words of a parting lover: it's not you, it's me. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Christian Petzold (PHOENIX, TRANSIT) boldly reimagines the ancient myth of Undine in this suspenseful tale of romance and betrayal in modern day Berlin. Undine (Paula Beer) works as a historian lecturing on Berlin's urban development. But when the man she loves leaves her, the myth catches up with her. Undine has to kill the man who betrays her and return to the water. Will Undine defy fate when she meets a diver (Franz Rogowski) offering her a chance at new love?
Director
Christian Petzold
Producer
Florian Koerner von Gustorf, Michael Weber
Screenwriter
Christian Petzold
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
Schramm Film, ZDF, Les Films du Losange
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
German
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 4, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 4, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA)
$78.4K
Runtime
1h 30m
Sound Mix
Dolby
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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