Cloud 9
A groundbreaking and lyrical story of a 67-year old married woman who rediscovers passion and her sexuality when she falls in love with a 76-year old man.
Winner of an Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, and winner of Best Director and Best Actress prizes at the 2009 German Film Awards.
"A small film with a big heart." - Variety
FOUR STARS! "A heart-rending portrayal of love's labours lost and won." - The Globe & Mail
Running Time
100 mins
Year
2008
Kanopy ID
1140199
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What a groundbreaking film! Actually watching imperfectly-shaped older people having a sexual encounter onscreen - warts and all. The film explores a very human predicament and the actors are wonderful.