Pawlikowski Begins โfilming ‘1949’ Starring Hรผller and Zischler
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Berlin – Production is underway onโ “1949,” theโ first feature film from Oscar-winningโฃ director Paweลโฃ Pawlikowski since his critically acclaimed 2018 release, “Cold War.” Filming commenced across locations in Poland, Germany, โฃand Italy, marking a significant moment for European cinema.
A New Chapter for Pawlikowski
The project,shrouded in secrecy until โrecently,is a collaboration between Mubi and Our Films,with โขadditional production โsupport from Extreme Emotions,Nine Hours,and โChapter2,alongsideโ Circle One.โข This international partnership underscoresโ the film’s anticipated global reach.
The Story Unveiled
Written byโ Pawlikowski andโ Henk Handloegten, “1949” stars Academy Award nominee Sandra Hรผller, known โขfor her roles in โ”Zone of Interest” and “Anatomy of a Fall,” and Hannsโค Zischler, celebrated forโ his โwork in “Munich” and “Theโค Universal Theory.”โข Theโ cast also includes โฃAugust Diehl, Anna Madeley,โ Devid Striesow, and Theo Trebs.
The narrative centers on the complex relationship between writer Thomas mann, portrayed by Zischler, and โhis daughter โขErika, โขplayed by Hรผller. They embark on aโ revealing road trip in a black Buick cruiser through a fractured Germany-traveling from theโฃ American-occupied Frankfurt โto the Soviet-controlled Weimar.
Didโ You Know?
โขThomas โMann was a Nobel laureate โin Literature, recognized in 1929 for his profound contributions toโค the genre.
Themes of a Divided Era
Pawlikowski โฃreturns to familiar โฃthematic territory, building upon the explorations of identity, guilt, family โdynamics, and love that defined his โขprevious works, “Ida” andโข “Coldโ War.” โขThe film promises aโ nuanced portrayal of post-war Europe’s moral ambiguities and societal โขupheaval. โข
Production Powerhouse
The filmโข benefits โfrom the expertise ofโค Pawlikowski’s long-standing creative team. academy Award-nominated cinematographer Lukasz โZal โwill oversee the visual aesthetic, while โขAleksandra Staszko returnsโฃ as costume designer. Piotr Wรณjcik is the editor, and โKatarzyna Sobaลska โand Marcel Sลawiลski areโ the production designers. Marcin Marsecki composes the score.
Key Production Details
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Director | Paweล Pawlikowski |
| Writers | Paweล Pawlikowski, โฃHenk Handloegten |
| Lead actors | Sandra Hรผller, Hanns Zischler |
| Production โฃCompanies | Mubi,โ Our Films, Extreme Emotions, nine Hours,โ Chapter2, Circle One |
| Filming Locations | poland, Germany, Italy |
This project follows a recent three-yearโ co-production, financing, and distribution agreementโข between Mubi and Our Films, solidifying their commitment to supporting self-reliant and auteur-driven cinema.
Pro Tip:
Mubi is a curated streaming serviceโข known for its focus โฃon international, independent, and classic films.
Mieli previously collaborated with Mubi on projects including Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla,” Pablo Larraรญn’s “Maria,” and Luca Guadagnino’s “Queer,” starring Daniel โCraig, demonstrating โขa shared vision for compelling storytelling.
What aspects of post-warโ European history do you anticipate will be most prominently featured in the film? And how โฃdoโ you think Pawlikowski’s โฃsignature style will shape the โขnarrative?
Context and Trends in European Cinema
European cinemaโ hasโ experienced a resurgenceโ in international acclaim in recent years, driven by โa focusโ on character-driven narratives and socially relevant โขthemes. Directors like Pawlikowski are โat the forefront of this movement,pushing boundaries โคand challenging conventional storytelling approaches. The increasing collaboration betweenโข production companies across Europe,โค as seen withโค “1949,” reflectsโ a growing desire toโข pool resources and create enterprising, high-qualityโ films. This trend is further fueled โby the rise of streaming platforms like โMubi, which provide wider distributionโ opportunities for independentโ films.
Frequently Asked Questions about ‘1949’
- What is ‘1949’ about? “1949” is โคa drama centered on the relationship between writer Thomas Mann and his โdaughter Erika, โset โagainst the backdrop of a divided Germany.
- Who is directing ‘1949’? โฃ The film is directed by Oscar-winning filmmakerโ Paweล Pawlikowski.
- Whoโข stars in โฃ’1949′? Sandra Hรผller and Hanns Zischler lead โthe cast, โalongside August Diehl, Anna Madeley, Devid Striesow, andโ Theo Trebs.
- Where is ‘1949’ being filmed? Filming โขis taking place in Poland, Germany,โข and Italy.
- What themes does ‘1949’ explore? The film delves into themes โคof identity, guilt,โข family, love, andโค the moral complexities of post-warโข Europe.
We’re โincredibly excited toโ follow the progress of “1949” and share โupdates as โthey become available. If you enjoyed this article, please share it with your friends and colleagues. โDon’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news and insights from the world of film!
