The Weekend

Based on a novel by Bernard Schlink (The Reader), The Weekend follows Jens as he leaves prison 18 years after being arrested as an RAF terrorist in Germany. Back with his family, friends, and ex-comrades, including his former lover Inga, Jens’ unexpected arrival disrupts their lives, forcing them to re-examine the violent idealism of their youth, especially as he insists on learning who had betrayed him to the police years before in this intense, gripping drama

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Release Date

August 26, 2012

Status

Released

Original Title

Das Wochenende

Runtime

1h 37min

Budget

Revenue

Language

German

Production Companies

UFA Filmproduktion GmbH