Plot
2017 film directed by Cate Shortland
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Why Watch This
Berlin Syndrome turns a brief, flirtatious encounter in Berlin into a suffocating psychological nightmare. The film’s tight, single‑location setting amplifies the tension, making every glance and silence feel like a threat.
Best For
Thriller fans, Psychological horror lovers, Women‑focused narratives, International cinema buffs, Solo viewers
The CinePearl Take
Teresa Palmer delivers a razor‑sharp performance, conveying terror and resilience with barely a word. Cate Shortland’s direction keeps the pacing deliberately slow, allowing claustrophobia to build instead of relying on cheap jump scares. The film explores cultural alienation and the thin line between hospitality and imprisonment, leaving a lingering unease long after the credits roll.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Cate Shortland
- Cast
- Emma Bading, Teresa Palmer, Max Riemelt, Matthias Habich, Elmira Bahrami
- Writer
- Shaun Grant
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- Released
- 20 Jan 2017
- Language
- English
- Country
- Australia
- IMDb
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