Unter dem Eis (2005)

User Rating:

6.8/10   

Director:

Aelrun Goette

Writers:

Thomas Stiller (screenplay)
Holger Badura (idea)

Release Date:

June 2005 (Germany)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Aelrun Goette's critically acclaimed drama deals with a fatal mother-son relationship and the fear of a bitter truth...

Awards:

2 wins

Cast

Bibiana Beglau	...	Jenny Niemayer
Adrian Wahlen	...	Tim Niemeyer
Dirk Borchardt	...	Michael Niemeyer
Sandra Borgmann	...	Sandra Kornatz
Susanne Lothar	...	Frau Pötter
Barbara Focke	...	Hildegard Bohn
Nicole Mercedes Müller	...	Luzi Kornatz
Thorsten Merten	...	Günther Kornatz
Bruno Apitz	...	Pfarrer (as Bruno F. Apitz)
Inka Pabst	...	Inka Clausener
Eva Mend	...	Maria Schneider (as Eva Mende)
Susanna Kraus	...	Katharina von Sewczeck-Beyer

Also Known As:

Schattenspiele (Germany) (working title)

Runtime:

Germany:92 min

Country:

Germany

Language:

German

Colour:

Colour

Filming Locations:

Berlin, Germany

Company:

Eikon Film

How far will you go to protect your child?

*** This comment may contain spoilers ***

"Unter dem Eis", or "Under The Ice" is a disturbing psycho thriller from Germany that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The director is obviously inspired by the works of Michael Hanneke in Funny Games and Benny's video. The story evolves around a mother who discovers that her young son has killed his playmate. Oblivious to the signs that there is something fundamentally wrong with her child she gives in to her motherly instinct. She does everything in her power to protect her child and hide the truth from everyone, including her husband who happens to be the investigating officer. Strong cast, chilling story. The film is very powerful and feels shockingly real. Michael Hanneke must be proud. If you like his work, you'll love this movie.