Overview

• Released on April 24, 2025, 'Klandestin' is directed by Angelina Maccarone and premiered nationwide in German-speaking cinemas after its 2024 debut at Filmfest München.
• The film is structured in chapters, presenting the perspectives of four main characters whose lives intersect in Frankfurt during a terror attack.
• Barbara Sukowa's portrayal of Mathilda, a conservative Frontex defender, has drawn significant praise for its complexity and depth.
• The narrative examines critical themes such as migration, political hypocrisy, power imbalances, and solidarity, resonating with ongoing European migration debates.
• Critics highlight the film's multi-perspective storytelling and performances, particularly Sukowa's, as central to its emotional and political impact.