Berlin Syndrome
classified 15
Film
Please note: This was screened in June 2017
Australian director Cate Shortland's (Lore, Somersault) new thriller sees a passionate holiday romance in Berlin turn into an obsessive and terrifying relationship.
Whilst holidaying in the German capital, Australian photographer Clare (Teresa Palmer) meets a charismatic local called Andi (Max Riemelt). There is an instant attraction between them, and a night of passion ensues. But what initially appears to be the start of a romance suddenly takes an unexpected and sinister turn when Clare wakes the following morning to discover Andi has left for work and locked her in his apartment. An easy mistake to make, of course, except Andi has no intention of letting her go again...