Cicadas (German: Zikaden) is a 2025 German drama film written and directed by Ina Weisse. The film follows friendship between two dissimilar women: single mother Anja, who tries to keep herself and her daughter afloat with various jobs, and Isabell, who takes care of her parents in need of care and whose relationship with her husband Philipp is put to the test.[1]
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German | Zikaden |
Directed by | Ina Weisse |
Screenplay by | Ina Weisse |
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Cinematography | Judith Kaufmann |
Edited by | Hansjörg Weißbrich |
Music by | Annette Focks |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
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Language | German |
The film selected in Panorama 2025 had its premiere at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 15 February 2025.[2] It is expected to release in theaters on 19 June 2025.[1]
Synopsis
editIsabell's life is thrown into turmoil as she juggles caring for her aging parents, marital troubles with Philippe, and frequent trips between Berlin and their modernist retreat. There, she bonds unexpectedly with Anja, a struggling single mother. As Anja and her daughter Greta become part of her life, Isabell begins to question her carefully maintained stability, feeling an increasing loss of control.
Cast
edit- Nina Hoss as Anja
- Saskia Rosendahl as Isabell
- Vincent Macaigne as Philipp
- Thorsten Merten
- Christina Große
- Alexander Hörbe
- Bettina Lamprecht
- Inge Weisse
- Rolf Weisse
- Robert Mika
- Mark Zak
- Yvon Moltzen
- Camille Moltzen as Valentin
- Uwe Preuss as Karsten
Production
editPrincipal photography began on 13 August 2024 on locations in Germany - Berlin and Brandenburg. Filming ended on 26 September 2024.[3]
Release
editCicadas had its World premiere in the Panorama section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 15 February 2025.[4][5][6]
In January 2025, Germany-based Beta Cinema acquired the international sales rights of the film.[7] DCM plans to release the film in German-speaking territories in summer 2025.[8]
It will be released in German theaters on 19 June 2025.[1]
Accolades
editAward | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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Berlin International Film Festival | 23 February 2025 | Panorama Audience Award for Best Feature Film | Ina Weisse | Nominated | [9] |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Zikaden: Deutschland Frankreich 2024–2025 Spielfilm" [Cicadas, Germany, France 2024–2025 Feature Film]. filmportal.de (in German). 5 December 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Vassilis Economou (16 January 2025). "Diverse perspectives and limitless creativity abound in the Berlinale Panorama". Cineuropa. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ "Zikaden: Feature Film, 2024-2025, Drama, Friendship, Relationship, Women, France, Germany". Crew United. 5 December 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Dalton, Ben (16 January 2025). "Berlinale reveals Special, Panorama, Generation and Forum titles". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Davide Abbatescianni (22 January 2025). "Ina Weisse's Cicadas to world-premiere in the Berlinale Panorama". Cineuropa. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ "Cicadas". Berlinale. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ Müller, Jochen (20 January 2025). "Beta Cinema übernimmt internationalen Vertrieb von Ina Weisses "Zikaden"" [Beta Cinema takes over international distribution of Ina Weisse’s “Zikaden”]. The Spot Media Film (in German). Retrieved 21 January 2025.
- ^ Dalton, Ben (20 January 2025). "Beta Cinema boards international sales on Berlin Panorama title 'Cicadas' starring Nina Hoss, Saskia Rosendahl (exclusive)". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (16 January 2025). "Justin Kurzel Series 'The Narrow Road To The Deep North' Starring Jacob Elordi Among Titles Added To Berlinale Lineup". Deadline. Retrieved 17 January 2025.