18th Annual Boston Gay & Lesbian Film/Video Festival

Unknown Friend

Fremde Freundin

With in person.

Sat, May 11 @ 2:00 pm

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

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Director

Anne Hoegh Krohn

Year

1999

Run Time

83

min

Country

Germany

Language

German

PROGRAM Time

minutes

CONTENT WARNING:

After five years in prison, Ellen is ‘’out’’ and ready to come to terms with her past. She begins by looking for Katrin, who was present the night of the crime. Hearing Katrin’s voice on the radio and learning that she is a DJ at a local nightclub, Ellen decides to go and wait for her at the door. At first, Katrin is frightened and does not want anything to do with Ellen. However Ellen persists. Flashbacks fill in the history of Katrin’s relationship with an abusive husband and her intimate relationship with Ellen. It soon becomes clear that Ellen’s devotion for Katrin is no less potent than before. Gradually Katrin yields to Ellen’s wishes. Before long, past events catch up with them an unexpected sting in the tail reveals a major twist.

This film is presented in German with English subtitles.

This film is an atmospheric and highly charged thriller set on the streets of Berlin. After five years in prison for murder, Ellen is “out” and ready to come to terms with her past. She begins by seeking out her former best friend Katrin, a DJ at a local night club, who was present the night of the crime.

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