A sheltered teen living in Nazi Germany awakens to a harsh reality after her Führer falls, her parents are imprisoned, and she encounters a mysterious Jewish refugee who helps her survive a harrowing cross-country trek with her siblings in this haunting, vividly detailed war drama from director Cate Shortland. Emotionally complex and deliberately paced,
Lore plays like the memory of a half-forgotten dream in which the unchallenged ideals of childhood are methodically dismantled. It’s a powerful experience made all the more effective by talented young leads Saskia Rosendahl and Kai Malina, whose finely nuanced performances are perfectly complemented by Shortlan...
Released:
2012
Rated:
NR
Length:
108 mins