Undine Movie Trailer

In UNDINE, Petzold reworks the ancient myth of the mysterious water spirit in the modern world. Set in Berlin, UNDINE works as a historian lecturing on Berlin’s urban development. She knows all about the Humboldt Forum and has a knack for dressing. She is nonchalantly beautiful, and the way she imparts her knowledge about the city that was built on a swamp is as professional as it is graceful. But Undine’s world collapses when the man she loves leaves her. Soon the ancient myth catches up with her and Undine has to kill the man who betrays her and return to the water. UNDINE is the story of a life-or-death love, splendidly and effortlessly told.

Esteemed German director Christian Petzold returns for his ninth feature with UNDINE, a modern interpretation of the titular myth. Reuniting his charismatic TRANSIT stars, Paula Beer and Franz Rogowski, Petzold paints a heartfelt love story that blossoms through the pair’s radiant chemistry. In a fluid blend of fantasy and reality, we watch a creature of legend defy destiny and attempt to re-interpret the bounds of her mythos through a contemporary lens. UNDINE premiered at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival where it competed for the Golden Bear, won the FIPRESCI Prize and Paula Beer was awarded the Silver Bear for Best Actress. Following its premiere, the film has had an impressive festival run, including the 2020 New York Film Festival, and garnered critical acclaim as the latest feature from Germany’s famed auteur director. IFC Films will release UNDINE on Friday, June 4, 2021 in select theaters on digital and VOD platforms.

“Few male directors of Petzold’s stature have committed themselves so deeply to women-centric narratives.” – Variety, Peter Debruge

“An odd new beauty from one of Germany’s best directors.”
– The Hollywood Reporter, Boyd van Hoeij

“Simultaneously baffling and completely lucid. A head-scratcher and a soul shaker.” – Little White Lies, David Jenkins