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GZH & Lamakaan invite you to the German Movie Night this Tuesday evening.

AUS DEM NICHTS
Director: Fatih Akin
Year: 2017
Language: German (with English Subtitles)
Runtime: 106 Minutes
Genre: Crime Drama | Legal Thriller | Psychological Revenge


Synopsis:
Aus dem Nichts (English title: In the Fade) is a gripping and emotionally raw drama that follows
Katja, a woman whose world collapses after her Kurdish-German husband and their young son are
killed in a neo-Nazi terrorist bombing in Hamburg. What begins as an unbearable personal tragedy
soon becomes a tense courtroom drama, one that tests not only the legal system but Katja’s very sense
of justice, identity, and will to go on. When the verdict fails her, she is forced to confront the
impossible choice between acceptance and revenge.
The film earned widespread critical acclaim, with Diane Kruger winning Best Actress at the 2017
Cannes Film Festival for her powerful portrayal of Katja. It went on to win the Golden Globe for
Best Foreign Language Film (2018) and was Germany’s official entry to the 90th Academy
Awards, making the shortlist. It was also nominated for Best International Film at the Critics’
Choice Awards and screened at top festivals including TIFF and Telluride.
With Fatih Akin’s deft direction and Kruger’s searing performance, Aus dem Nichts explores grief,
justice, and the emotional toll of loss. But more than a personal journey, it’s a haunting social
commentary on racism, terrorism, and legal failure.
Dark, emotionally charged, and deeply relevant, Aus dem Nichts is a must-watch for fans of world
cinema, courtroom thrillers, and psychological drama that lingers long after the credits roll.

All are Welcome!