L'étrangère

Original title: Die Fremde

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7.5/10

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Umay is a young woman of Turkish descent, fighting for an independent and self-determined life in Germany against the resistance of her family. Her struggle initiates a dynamic, which results in a life-threatening situation

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Umay is a young woman of Turkish descent, fighting for an independent and self-determined life in Germany against her family's resistance. Her struggle initiates a dynamic that results in a ... Read allUmay is a young woman of Turkish descent, fighting for an independent and self-determined life in Germany against her family's resistance. Her struggle initiates a dynamic that results in a life-threatening situation.Umay is a young woman of Turkish descent, fighting for an independent and self-determined life in Germany against her family's resistance. Her struggle initiates a dynamic that results in a life-threatening situation.

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IMDb RATING

7.5/10

5.6K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 30 wins & 14 nominations total

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Trivia
Germany's official submission for the Best Foreign Language Film Award at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards in 2011.

Connections
Features Biçak Sirti (2007)

Soundtracks
SO 36 - Party
Performed by Steffen Irlinger & Marian Mülle
(P) 2010 Colosseum Music Entertainment GmbH

User reviews22

Featured review

9/10

Sad and beautiful film

This is such a difficult film to watch. It's the story of a Turkish woman trying to rise up beyond her culture and religion to pursue her autonomy. It's painful to watch given the strong performances/direction and script which will both shock you and get you reflecting on the current state of affairs.

The protagonist encounters various obstacles towards her pursuit of happiness, sadly within her own family. This is relatable regardless of your gender, cast or creed. The main actress Sibel Kekilli does a fantastic job of drawing the viewer into her turmoil. The pain she endures was truly palpable. A beautiful film.