Great Freedom

(2021)Directed by Sebastian Meise116 minDrama, Romance, Crime

In post-war Germany, liberation by the Allies does not mean freedom for everyone. Hans Hoffmann is repeatedly imprisoned under Paragraph 175, which criminalizes homosexuality. Nevertheless, over the decades, he continues his quest for freedom and love, even if he finds it in the most unusual places.

Franz Rogowskias Hans Hoffmann
Anton von Luckeas Leo Giese
Thomas Prennas Oskar
Thomas Stecheras Guard 1968
Alfred Hartungas Guard 1945
Thomas Wehlingas Guard 1957
Mex Schlüpferas Buddy Viktor
Fabian Stummas Police Officer
Joachim Schönfeldas Guard
Klaus Huhleas Judge
Andreas Pattonas Prosecutor
Daniel Wagneras Criminal defense attorney
Ulrich Faßnachtas Sanitary room attendant
Johannes Crameras American soldier
Dan Lestradeas Barkeeper
Ernst Sigotas Gay man at the toilet