Paths in the Night


1h 37m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Describing a new kind of malaise in 1990s Germany, in which middle aged unemployment has left many previously successful middle-class families in financial trouble. Walter is one such man, who has lost his job and has no direction. His wife is working as a waitress, and in a desperate attempt to imp

Film Details

Also Known As
Wege in die Nacht
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 37m

Synopsis

Describing a new kind of malaise in 1990s Germany, in which middle aged unemployment has left many previously successful middle-class families in financial trouble. Walter is one such man, who has lost his job and has no direction. His wife is working as a waitress, and in a desperate attempt to impress her, he decides to steal from a jewelry store.

Film Details

Also Known As
Wege in die Nacht
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 37m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of Best Actor at Karlovy Vary International Festival 1999

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1999

Shown at Cannes Film Festival (Directors Fortnight) May 12-23, 1999.

Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (World Cinema) October 6-21, 1999.

Shown at Cinequest 2000: The San Jose Film Festival (Closing Night), February 24 - March 5, 2000

Shown at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, June 2-10, 1999

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Released in United States Winter January 1, 1999