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Critic Wendy Ide
rated 8

...the film creates the kind of tension that sucks the very air from the cinema.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Ian Freer
rated 8

...a complex battle of wills, full of compelling character dynamics, psychological nuance, great filmmaking and high-voltage tension.

Read full review at Empire
Critic Caitlin Quinlan
rated 8

...Shortland crafts her characters and finds space in the muddling of seduction and terror. She examines the intensity of human interactions and how the fine line between our joy and deep insecurity can spiral out of control.

Read full review at Little White Lies

Cast & Crew

Cate Shortland
Director
Matthias Habich
As Erich Werner
Max Riemelt
As Andi Werner
Teresa Palmer
As Clare Havel
Emma Bading
As Franka Hummels
Morgane Ferru
As Jesie Lamarque
Claude Heinrich
As Boy 2

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Berlin Syndrome is a psychological thriller that tells the story of Clare, an Australian photojournalist who becomes trapped in a sinister relationship with Andi, a charming English teacher she meets while on holiday in Berlin. What starts as a passionate one-night stand quickly turns into a nightmare when Clare finds herself locked inside Andi's apartment with no way out. As the days pass, Andi's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and controlling, and Clare realizes that she is trapped in a dangerous situation. Despite her efforts to escape, Andi's obsession with her only grows stronger, leading to a chilling climax that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

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