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Westwind (2011)

Movie ★ 6.2 89 min

Drama Comedy Romance

Set in the Summer of 1988 and based on real events, the film tells the story of East-German twins Isabel and Doreen, two aspiring oarswomen, whose lives are changed dramatically during a training camp at Lake Balaton in Hungary. There, the girls make the acquaintance of West-German friends Arne and Nico. The holiday flirt soon turns serious when Doreen and Arne fall in love. As the end of their stay approaches, Arne asks the inseparable sisters to flee to the West with him…

Robert Thalheim Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 25, 2011
Runtime
89 min
IMDb
tt1981142
Language
,
Studio
credofilm, Laokoon Filmgroup, ,

Themes

Cast

Friederike Becht Friederike Becht Doreen Luise Heyer Luise Heyer Isabel Franz Dinda Franz Dinda Arne Volker Bruch Volker Bruch Nico Hannes Wegener Hannes Wegener Klaus Hans-Uwe Bauer Hans-Uwe Bauer Balisch Albrecht Schuch Albrecht Schuch Ronny Golo Euler Golo Euler Ole Fischer Ole Fischer

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Frequently asked questions

What is Westwind about?
Set in the Summer of 1988 and based on real events, the film tells the story of East-German twins Isabel and Doreen, two aspiring oarswomen, whose lives are changed dramatically during a training camp at Lake Balaton in Hungary. There, the girls make the acquaintance of West-German friends Arne and Nico. The holiday flirt soon turns serious when Doreen and Arne fall in love. As the end of their stay approaches, Arne asks the inseparable sisters to flee to the West with him…
Who directed Westwind?
Westwind was directed by Robert Thalheim.
Who stars in Westwind?
Westwind stars Friederike Becht, Luise Heyer, Franz Dinda, Volker Bruch.
When was Westwind released?
Westwind is a 2011 drama, comedy, romance film.
Where can I watch Westwind?
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