# Pianke (2026)

> A German boy and his father risk social isolation by forming a humane friendship with a Jewish family during wartime.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/137090

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: War, Drama, Family
- Director: Gunter Friedrich
- Cast: Alexander Heidenreich, Volkmar Kleinert, Eileen Meyer, Renate Heymer, Hans Teuscher, Stefan Lisewski, Horst Schulze, Joachim Pape
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0125455/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: earnest, compassionate, reflective, historical film night, serious family viewing

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