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Angelina Maccarone’s 'Klandestin' Arrives in German Cinemas, Tackling Migration and Power Dynamics

The political drama uses a multiperspectival narrative to explore the ethical complexities of migration and the human cost of policy decisions.

Die Hauptdarstellerin des Filmes liegt im Dunkeln und blickt zur Decke
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Overview

  • The film, directed and written by Angelina Maccarone, debuts nationwide in German cinemas on April 24, 2025, after premiering at Filmfest München last summer.
  • Set against the backdrop of a terrorist bank attack, the story unfolds through the perspectives of four protagonists, including a Moroccan refugee and a conservative politician.
  • A central theme of the film is the power imbalance between migrants and those who aid them, along with a critique of political and societal attitudes toward migration.
  • Barbara Sukowa, Habib Adda, Lambert Wilson, and Banafshe Hourmazdi lead the cast, portraying characters grappling with conflicts between solidarity and utilitarianism.
  • Maccarone, known for her socially conscious storytelling, received the 2017 German Screenplay Prize for the unfilmed script of 'Klandestin.'