Overview

In post-war Germany, liberation by the Allies does not mean freedom for everyone. Hans Hoffmann is repeatedly imprisoned under Paragraph 175, which criminalizes homosexuality. Nevertheless, over the decades, he continues his quest for freedom and love, even if he finds it in the most unusual places.

Fun facts

Awards
Won the European Film Awards for Best Cinematographer and Best Composer (2021)
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Nominations
4 award nominations, including the International Submission to the Academy Awards (2022)
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Box office
Grossed $219K worldwide
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Setting
Set in Western Germany
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Music
Music by Peter Brötzmann and Nils Petter Molvær
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Crystel Fournier
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