Vier Minuten
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Vier Minuten

In Germany, the elder Frau Traude Krueger gives piano classes in a prison for a few prisoners and the security guard Mütze. When she sees the rebel an...d aggressive Jenny Von Loeben playing piano, she immediately identifies her potential and offers to teach her for a competition. Frau Krueger finds that Jenny was a prodigy when she was a child; abused when she was a teenager and has been imprisoned for murdering and decapitating a man. Along the period they work together preparing for the exhibition, Frau Krueger discloses secrets about her love in World War II while the self-destructive Jenny has four minutes of glory and recognition of her talent. Show More

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ition of her talent. Vier Minuten (2006), directed by Chris Kraus, is a German drama film that takes place in a prison where Frau Traude Krueger teaches piano classes to prisoners. One day, she discovers Jenny Von Loeben, a rebellious and aggressive inmate with exceptional piano skills. Frau Krueger sees Jenny's potential and offers to train her for a competition.

As they work together, Frau Krueger learns about Jenny's troubled past, including her abusive upbringing and imprisonment for murder. Meanwhile, Frau Krueger opens up about her own experiences during World War II and her lost love. The two women bond over their shared pain and find solace in music.

The film follows their journey as they prepare for the exhibition, with Jenny's self-destructive behavior adding tension and uncertainty to their progress. Eventually, Jenny gets the chance to showcase her talent in a four-minute performance that brings her recognition and a glimpse of redemption.

Vier Minuten is a poignant and engaging film that explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the power of music. It delves into the complexities of human nature and the transformative power of art. With powerful performances by its cast, especially Monica Bleibtreu as Frau Krueger and Hannah Herzsprung as Jenny, the film captivates the audience and takes them on an emotional journey.