Phoenix

2014 · directed by Christian Petzold

Rating

80/100

Hit

yes

In the aftermath of WWII, German-Jewish cabaret singer Nelly has to undergo facial reconstructive surgery following her survival from Auschwitz. Without recognising Nelly, her former husband Johnny asks her to help him claim his wife’s inheritance. To see if he's betrayed her, she agrees, becoming her own doppelgänger.

Phoenix (2014), directed by Christian Petzold, rates 80/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Nina Hoss
• Ronald Zehrfeld
• Nina Kunzendorf
• Trystan Pütter
• Michael Maertens
• Imogen Kogge
• Felix Römer
• Uwe Preuss
• Valerie Koch
• Eva Bay

Crew

• Hans Fromm — Director of Photography
• Bettina Böhler — Editor
• Stefan Will — Original Music Composer
• Christian Petzold — Screenplay

More from Christian Petzold

1. Barbara (2012) — 79/100
2. Transit (2018) — 76/100
3. Afire (2023) — 76/100
4. Miroirs No. 3 (2025) — 74/100
5. Jerichow (2008) — 73/100
6. Yella (2007) — 72/100

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