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Schatzberg's 'Reunion': A 35-Year Comeback
23 Mar
Summary
- Jerry Schatzberg's 1989 film 'Reunion' receives a North American release.
- The film depicts a lawyer's return to 1930s Nazi Germany.
- 'Reunion' was critically acclaimed but unseen in the US for 35 years.
Jerry Schatzberg's 1989 drama, "Reunion," is set for a North American theatrical re-release on April 3rd, bringing the long-unavailable film to audiences. The movie, penned by Harold Pinter, centers on a Jewish lawyer returning to his childhood home in Stuttgart after 55 years, recalling his youth during the rise of the Nazi party.
Acclaimed upon its debut at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival, "Reunion" was lauded for its detailed portrayal of 1930s Germany, vividly recreated by production designer Alexandre Trauner. However, its U.S. theatrical run in 1991 was brief and largely unnoticed.
After its limited U.S. release, the film vanished for 35 years, with no availability on home video, streaming, or television. Its upcoming release begins at New York's Film Forum, followed by engagements in Los Angeles and a national rollout, marking a significant cinematic event.
