Overview

Jochen Epstein is released from prison after serving 15 years for murder. He is determined to emigrate from Germany and leave the past behind him forever. But familiar places, repressed memories and a never-forgotten girlfriend break the armor that the old man has built around himself. It all began on his last night in freedom: during a chance visit to a Christian service, Epstein believes he recognizes his former concentration camp tormentor Giesser in the parish priest.

Cast

Mario Adorf, Bruno Ganz, Günter Lamprecht, Otto Tausig, Annie Girardot, Nina Hoss, Elyas M'Barek

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What is "Epsteins Nacht" about?

Jochen Epstein is released from prison after serving 15 years for murder. He is determined to emigrate from Germany and leave the past behind him forever. But familiar places, repressed memories and a never-forgotten girlfriend break the armor that the old man has built around himself. It all began on his last night in freedom: during a chance visit to a Christian service, Epstein believes he recognizes his former concentration camp tormentor Giesser in the parish priest.

When was "Epsteins Nacht" released?

Epsteins Nacht was released in 2002.

Who stars in "Epsteins Nacht"?

The cast includes Mario Adorf, Bruno Ganz, Günter Lamprecht, Otto Tausig.

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