# Gundermann (2018)

> A coal miner, songwriter, and former Stasi collaborator struggles to reconcile artistic authenticity with the moral cost of his past.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/332501

## Facts

- Runtime: 128 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Andreas Dresen
- Cast: Alexander Scheer, Anna Unterberger, Kathrin Angerer, Milan Peschel, Axel Prahl, Thorsten Merten, Bjarne Mädel, Eva Weißenborn
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7205942/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, sincere, reflective, historical film night, music film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of the life of a gifted artist caught between two worlds.

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