Westwind(2011)
Westwind Synopsis
Set in the Summer of 1988 and based on real events, the film tells the story of East-German twins Isabel and Doreen, two aspiring oarswomen, whose lives are changed dramatically during a training camp at Lake Balaton in Hungary. There, the girls make the acquaintance of West-German friends Arne and Nico. The holiday flirt soon turns serious when Doreen and Arne fall in love. As the end of their stay approaches, Arne asks the inseparable sisters to flee to the West with him…
Westwind (2011) is a drama, comedy and romance film directed by Robert Thalheim, released on August 25, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Friederike Becht, Luise Heyer, Franz Dinda and Volker Bruch. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Thalheim
- Writers:
- Ilja Haller, Susann Schimk
- Cinematographer:
- Eeva Fleig
- Composer:
- Christian Conrad
- Production:
- credofilm, Laokoon Filmgroup, ARTE, ZDF
- Status:
- Released
Westwind Cast & Crew
Main cast
Friederike Becht
as Doreen
Luise Heyer
as Isabel
Franz Dinda
as Arne
Volker Bruch
as Nico
Hannes Wegener
as Klaus
Hans-Uwe Bauer
as Balisch
Albrecht Schuch
as Ronny
Golo Euler
Ole Fischer
Key crew
Directed by Robert Thalheim, written by Ilja Haller and Susann Schimk.
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Westwind Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 19 ratings.
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Westwind – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Westwind online?
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Westwind (2011) is available to stream on Neue Visionen Plus Amazon Channel and Made in Europe Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Westwind?
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The main cast of Westwind (2011) includes Friederike Becht, Luise Heyer, Franz Dinda, Volker Bruch and Hannes Wegener. The film was directed by Robert Thalheim. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Westwind released?
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Westwind was released on August 25, 2011 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Westwind worth watching?
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Westwind (2011) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.