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"Ende der Schonzeit," set in 1942, tells the story of Fritz and Emma, who are hiding Jewish refugee Albert at their remote farm in the Black Forest. Since his marriage with Emma has remained childless, Fritz uses this opportunity to suggest an unorthodox deal: He asks Albert to sleep with his wife and conceive a child on his behalf. Against the background of war and escape an unpredictable drama of jealousy and sexuality unfolds that turns offenders into victims and vice versa.

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Closed Season

Baden-Baden TV Film Festival

Bavarian Film Awards

Montréal World Film Festival

Munich Film Festival

German Film Critics Association Awards

Festival Univerciné Allemand

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