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Rosenstrasse

2003 · 136 min · Director: Margarethe von Trotta

Rosenstrasse (2003) is a war drama, directed by Margarethe von Trotta. It stars Katja Riemann and Maria Schrader. The 136-minute film holds an audience score of 6.4/10.

What Rosenstrasse Is About

When Ruth's husband dies in New York, in 2000, she imposes strict Jewish mourning, which puzzles her children. A stranger comes to the house - Ruth's cousin - with a picture of Ruth, age 8, in Berlin, with a woman the cousin says helped Ruth escape. Hannah, Ruth's daughter engaged to a gentile, goes to Berlin to find the woman, Lena Fisher, now 90. Posing as a journalist investigating intermarriage, Hannah interviews Lena who tells the story of a week in 1943 when the Jewish husbands of Aryan women were detained in a building on Rosenstrasse. The women gather daily for word of their husbands. The film goes back and forth to tell Ruth and Lena's story. How will it affect Hannah?

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What is Rosenstrasse about?

When Ruth's husband dies in New York, in 2000, she imposes strict Jewish mourning, which puzzles her children. A stranger comes to the house - Ruth's cousin - with a picture of Ruth, age 8, in Berlin, with a woman the cousin says helped Ruth escape.

Where can I watch Rosenstrasse?

Rosenstrasse is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Rosenstrasse?

Rosenstrasse runs for 136 minutes (2h 16m).

When did Rosenstrasse come out?

Rosenstrasse was released in 2003.

Who directed Rosenstrasse?

Rosenstrasse was directed by Margarethe von Trotta.

Who stars in Rosenstrasse?

Rosenstrasse stars Katja Riemann, Maria Schrader, Doris Schade, Jutta Lampe.

What is Rosenstrasse's rating?

Rosenstrasse holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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