I really love German films, which was one reason I chose the film I watched today.
(28) Vier Minuten (Four Minutes) (2006): This is the story of an elderly piano teacher, Traude, whose students are in a prison for women. She discovers a young, but very troubled student, Jenny. The story is complex and not only deals with the current backdrop of the prison, and prison life etc., but also some some history about Traude dating back to World War II. Aside from all that, Traude is getting Jenny ready for a piano competition that would no doubt bring great acclaim to Jenny if she were to win, as well as quite favorable press to the prison for having such a wonderful music program.
One of the better dramas I've seen in a long time, and a payoff at the end -- the four minutes referenced by the title -- that will leave you spellbound and stunned. Catch this movie on Netflix instant play. German with English subtitles. Some pervasive language in spots.
4 Stars
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