Stopped on Track

Story

Forty-year-old Frank is diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and suddenly has only a few months to live. It’s a shock to him, whose life was seemingly on track with a steady job and a new house in the suburbs. But Frank and his family carry on with their daily life trying to cope with the difficulty of accepting the inevitable. Taking care of Frank at home puts an immense strain on loving Simone and the kids as symptoms of the illness increase. A story about death that celebrates life.

Director

Andreas Dresen (*1963), one of Germany’s most renowned directors with award-winning features like Whiskey with Vodka, Cloud 9, Summer in Berlin and Grill Point, will receive this year's Douglas-Sirk-Award.

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