With its first screening back in 1994, German Film Forum has become Goethe-Institute Hong Kong’s longest running film event. Over the years, we have shown hundreds of German films of various genres and topics. 

A Year Ago in Winter

A grieving woman commissions a painter to do a portrait of her children: her 22-year-old daughter and, most surprisingly, her 19-year-old son, who recently died in a tragic accident. As the painter struggles to perfect his portrait, the stormy interaction between artist and subjects brings forth the intense psychological state of a complex family. A powerful story which the tragic loss of a loved one becomes the catalyst for each family member to rediscover themselves and redefine their relationships. 

Awards:

Bavarian Film Awards 2009 – Best Director, Best Young Actress
German Film Awards 2009 – Outstanding Feature Film, Best Film Score
German Film Critics Association Awards 2009 – Best Actress, Best Film Score

 Info:

Date & Time: Fri, 23.05.2014, 8:00 pm
Venue: Hong Kong Film Archive, Cinema
Language: With English subtitles
Price: HK$ 60/$30* at URBTIX outlets

Inquiry: 2802 0088 

* (Half price for full-time students, senior citizens age 60 or above, people with disabilities and minders and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients) 

Director: Caroline Link
Year: 2008

Length: 129 mins.

Cat. : IIB