Filmmaker Fatih Akin premieres his latest work, 'Amrum', at the Hamburg Film Festival. - Fatih Akin unveils his latest film, titled "Amrum," during the film event in Hamburg.
The Hamburg Film Festival is set to host a series of world and Germany premieres this year, among them the highly anticipated film "Amrum." Directed by Fatih Akin and co-written with Hark Bohm, this German film promises a compelling narrative that explores the complexities of innocence and survival during troubled times.
"Amrum" revolves around 12-year-old Nanning, a member of the Hitler Youth, living on the windswept island of Amrum during the final days of World War II in 1945. Despite the hardship, life on the island feels almost idyllic. However, when peace arrives, it reveals a closer, more unsettling threat than the war itself.
The film is a poetic coming-of-age war drama, drawing on Bohm’s childhood memories and Akin’s sensitive direction. The film was generally released on July 27, 2025, and had its world premiere in Cannes in May.
The main cast of "Amrum" includes Laura Tonke, Jasper Billerbeck, Diane Kruger, Matthias Schweighöfer, and Detlev Buck. Hark Bohm also appears in the film as an old man by the sea, and he is credited with teaching Akin a final lesson about the cinema's eternal mystery.
In a statement, Fatih Akin described "Amrum" as a film about the expulsion from paradise and a personal journey. The film will have its Germany premiere in Hamburg during the Hamburg Film Festival, which will show more than 120 films from around the world from September 25 to October 4.
In a unique offer, the Hamburg Film Festival will provide one free screening in other cinemas on October 3. No admission fee will be charged in the festival cinemas on the same day. The film will be officially released in cinemas on October 9.
Hark Bohm, a screenwriter and director based in Hamburg, is no stranger to the world of cinema. His novel "Amrum" serves as the basis for the film. This promises a deeply personal and moving experience for both the audience and the filmmakers involved.
Don't miss this opportunity to witness the Germany premiere of "Amrum" at the Hamburg Film Festival. This film is sure to leave a lasting impact on audiences, exploring themes of innocence, survival, and the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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