Victoria
Director: Sebastian Schipper
Actors: Laia Costa, Frederick Lau, Franz Rogowski
PlotVictoria, a young woman from Spain, is living in Berlin and spends her nights working in a café and exploring the city's nightlife. One early morning, she meets four men at a club: Sonne, Boxer, Blinker, and Fuß. Drawn to Sonne's charm and the group's carefree energy, she decides to join them as they wander through the city's streets. Excitement and adventure permeate their spontaneous journey, filled with playful moments and budding connections.
As the morning unfolds, the group's lighthearted adventure takes a dangerous turn. Boxer reveals a debt from his past that needs urgent attention, forcing the friends into a high-stakes situation. The camaraderie and trust between them are tested as they face escalating tensions and increasingly perilous challenges. Victoria becomes deeply entangled in their urgent mission, where decisions made in haste shape her fate amidst a blur of desperation and loyalty.
Writers: Sebastian Schipper, Olivia Neergaard-Holm, Eike Frederik Schulz
Release Date: 11 Jun 2015
Runtime: 138 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: Germany
Language: German, English, Spanish, Turkish
Home Video Reviews
A remarkable one-shot feat, yet 'Victoria' is hindered by sluggish pacing and lack of depth beyond its impressive technical execution.
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