From Hilde, With Love (Opening film) WW2 drama and love story. "Top Drawer."

From Hilde With Love  Film Trailer  HERE

MA15+ 124 Min. 

Anchored by an incredible and  captivating central performance from Liv Lisa Fries (Babylon Berlin), this affecting historical drama from multi award-winning director Andreas Dresen depicts the remarkable true story of a young German woman drawn into the anti-Nazi resistance movement during World War II and the 'most beautiful summer of her life' when she feel in love with Hans, that father of her child. 

It's  Berlin, 1942 when the shy, heavily pregnant Hilde Coppi (Fries) is suddenly detained by the Gestapo.  She pleads ignorance to their accusations that she has aided her lover, Hans (Johannes Hegemann), in transcribing coded radio transmissions to and from Moscow.

 However, it appears there is more evidence against Hilde than anticipated, given many of the other activists involved in their group – who will become known as Die Rote Kapelle (“The Red Orchestra”) – have also been arrested.

Compelled to give birth in custody, Hilde is informed that her child may be taken from her. As Hilde awaits her sentencing, she reminisces about her involvement with Hans and their joyful romance, the most beautiful summer of her life.

A film that really is a deeply moving and inspiring achievement. When Hilde and Hans' son, (now 81)  saw this film at its premiere in Berlin he said it was like seeing his parents for the 1st time.  

"Compelling." Screen International

" Top drawer." The Hollywood Reporter

"Eternally urgent and relevant."  Variety Magazine

Offical Selection Berlin International Film Festival 2024 (In Competition)

Nominee - Best Film: Golden Berlin Bear Berlin International Film Festival 2024