The City Below
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Cast & Crew
Christoph Hochhäusler
Robert Hunger-buhler
Nicolette Krebitz
Mark Waschke
Corinna Kirchhoff
Michael Andre
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Synopsis
Middle-aged Roland Cordes, board member of a large bank, meets the wife of a new employee, thirty-some Svenja Steve. There is immediate attraction between the two. When a bank manger is murdered in Indonesia, Cordes recommends Svenja's husband Oliver for the position, even though there are more qualified people for the job. But Cordes' power is far-reaching and Oliver is transferred to Jakarta. Soon after, an affair between Cordes and Svenja develops. When Cordes' scheme is exposed, however, Svenja suddenly ends their relationship. Deeply hurt, Cordes almost loses his mind. Meanwhile in Jakarta, Oliver is being threatened. Svenja begs him to return. On the same night, Cordes gives up his position on the board of directors, Svenja jogs through a park at night, and Oliver stops to reflect for the first time in his life. The next morning Svenja and Cordes join each other in a hotel room--they cannot stay away from each other.
Director
Christoph Hochhäusler
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Released in United States 2010
Released in United States 2011
Released in United States May 2010
Shown at Cannes Film Festival (Un Certain Regard) May 12-23, 2010.
Released in United States 2010
Released in United States 2011 (World Cinema)
Released in United States May 2010 (Shown at Cannes Film Festival (Un Certain Regard) May 12-23, 2010.)
