Language: German (English Subs)

Subtitles: English

DVD 9 PAL for all Regions

German/Colour/2008

Running Time: 112 mins approx

Suitable for all PAL Televisions

Enhanced for Widescreen 

The award winning Four Minutes sees wrongfully imprisoned piano prodigy Jenny, a molotov cocktail of suppressed emotions and uncontrollable rage, locked in a constant battle with those around her. Together with Traude, a professional musician who wants to expose Jenny's talents at a national competition, the pair develop a volatile teacher-pupil relationship. As the duo plan their intent to make it to the finals, it soon becomes apparent that, once there, Jenny will have only four minutes to prove herself, and no guarantee of freedom afterwards. Starring multiple award winner Hannah Herzsprung (The Reader, The Baader-Meinhof Complex), Four Minutes is a cinema tour de force that combines classical music, gritty prison drama and powerful performances to winning effect.

Online Review - 5.0 out of 5 stars Highly regarded and highly recommended!

This psychological drama/thriller and in-depth study of character set in a German prison for women, tells a gripping story about a wrongfully imprisoned young woman with a hidden musical talent who is discovered by a piano teacher.

"Vier Minuten" is engagingly and acutely directed by Chris Kraus who also wrote this detailed and awe-inspiring story about a profound relationship between two women from different generations. Hannah Herzsprung is impressively good in her extrovert lead performance which is matched by the far more experienced actress Monica Bleibtreu`s introvert performance in a film where the music increases it`s emotional impact and moods, and is as crucial as an instrument for conveying the story as the dialog, the setting, the visuals and the narrative. Highly regarded and highly recommended!