Phoenix (2014)
Phoenix is a 2014 German-language drama movie directed by Christian Petzold, with a running time of 1h 38m. It stars Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld and Nina Kunzendorf.
In the aftermath of WWII, German-Jewish cabaret singer Nelly has to undergo facial reconstructive surgery following her survival from Auschwitz. Without recognising Nelly, her former husband Johnny asks her to help him claim his wife’s inheritance. To see if he's betrayed her, she agrees, becoming her own doppelgänger.
Quick answers
What is Phoenix about?
In the aftermath of WWII, German-Jewish cabaret singer Nelly has to undergo facial reconstructive surgery following her survival from Auschwitz. Without recognising Nelly, her former husband Johnny asks her to help him claim his wife’s inheritance. To see if he's betrayed her, she agrees, becoming her own doppelgänger.
When was Phoenix released?
Phoenix was released on 25 September 2014.
How long is Phoenix?
Phoenix runs 1h 38m.
Who made Phoenix?
Phoenix was directed by Christian Petzold.
Where can I watch Phoenix?
Phoenix is available on AMC+ Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Philo and Sundance Now.
Where to watch Phoenix
Stream: AMC+ Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Philo, Sundance Now, YouTube TV
Watch free: Kanopy
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Nina Hoss as Nelly Lenz
- Ronald Zehrfeld as Johnny Lenz
- Nina Kunzendorf as Lene Winter
- Trystan Pütter as Soldat an Brücke
- Michael Maertens as Arzt
- Imogen Kogge as Elisabeth
- Felix Römer as Geiger
- Uwe Preuss as Clubbesitzer
- Valerie Koch as Tänzerin
- Eva Bay as Tänzerin
- Jeff Burrell as Soldat im Club
- Nikola Kastner as Junge Frau