GER24 Andrea Gets a Divorce
GER24 Andrea Gets a Divorce
Rural police officer Andrea (Birgit Minichmayr - Downfall, The White Ribbon), has decided to end her unhappy marriage and transfer to a new position as a detective inspector in the city police department. As she drives home after a birthday party, Andrea has no chance of stopping when her drunken soon-to-be ex-husband suddenly appears in front of her car. Unable to brake in time and in a state of shock, Andrea commits a hit-and-run, fleeing the scene.
As she drives home after a birthday party, Andrea’s soon-to-be ex-husband suddenly appears in front of her car, but in a state of shock, she is unable to avert disaster.
Perfectly blending dark humour and tragedy, this intelligent second feature from director/writer/supporting actor Josef Hader aptly captures the challenges of small-town life in idyllic rural Austria.
“Not only a strong and flawless screenplay, but also an excellent cast.” - Cinema Austriaco
NOMINEE - Panorama Audience Award, Berlin International Film Festival 2024