The Blue One
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The Blue One

4.1 / 10 1994 1h 36mNR German
Drama

Storyline

In this German political drama, an ex-Stasi agent encounters an old friend whom he may have betrayed after his friend tried to escape East Germany. The former East German agent is Otto Skrodt who after many years is about to be promoted in the highest government ranks. He is anxious to maintain a squeaky clean image. His daughter is Isabelle. The young and friendly Kalle returns after spending many years in jail for his escape attempts. He doesn't know exactly who blew the whistle, but his friend Skrodt is definitely under suspicion. Kalle returns to ostensibly renew the friendship and to see Isabelle whom he loves. The duplicitous friendship between the two men becomes the main focus of the story which features interesting plot twists at the end.

Cast & Crew

Manfred Krug

Manfred Krug

Otto Skrodt

Lead
Ulrich Mühe

Ulrich Mühe

Karl 'Kalle' Kaminski

Meret Becker

Meret Becker

Isabelle Skrodt

Klaus Manchen

Klaus Manchen

Führungsoffizier Werner

Marijam Agischewa

Marijam Agischewa

Mandy Skrodt

Hanns Zischler

Hanns Zischler

Minister

MV

Margret Völker

Briefträgerin

JC

Jean Claude Mawila

Martin - Isabelles Freund

What People Are Saying

2.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lienhard Wawrzyn's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Blue One is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker