Overview

• ‘Klandestin,’ written and directed by Angelina Maccarone, premiered at Filmfest München in 2024 and is now opening in cinemas across Germany.
• The film follows four interconnected characters, including a Moroccan refugee and a Frontex-defending politician, to examine Europe’s migration challenges.
• Barbara Sukowa portrays Mathilda, a conservative politician grappling with personal and political contradictions in her stance on immigration.
• The narrative structure uses interlocking chapters to gradually reveal the context of a central terror incident, enhancing the film's thematic depth.
• Critics praise the film's exploration of power imbalances and systemic hypocrisy but note some narrative elements feel overly constructed.