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WWII Boy's idyllic life shattered by war's harsh reality
13 Feb
Summary
- A 12-year-old boy's perception of war is challenged.
- The film is set on the German island of Amrum.
- The story unfolds during the final days of World War II.
Fatih Akin's World War II drama, Amrum, is scheduled for a theatrical release beginning April 17. The film centers on a 12-year-old boy named Nanning, living on the German island of Amrum during the final days of the war.
Nanning's life on the windswept island appears simple, filled with farm work and fishing. He looks forward to his father's return, a Nazi officer, unaware of the war's devastating implications.
However, as Germany faces defeat, Nanning's mother declines. The boy seeks solace within his community, gradually uncovering that the real threat lies closer than he ever imagined.
Directed by Akin, known for acclaimed films like In the Fade, the screenplay was co-written with Hark Bohm. The film previously premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
