What Marielle Knows
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| German | Was Marielle weiß |
| Directed by | Frédéric Hambalek |
| Screenplay by | Frédéric Hambalek |
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| Cinematography | Alexander Griesser |
| Edited by | Anne Fabini |
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| Language | German |
What Marielle Knows (German: Was Marielle weiß) is a 2025 German drama film written and directed by Frédéric Hambalek. The film follows Julia and Tobias, who discover that their daughter Marielle has suddenly developed telepathic abilities and can see and hear everything they do.[1][2]
The film was selected in the Competition at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, where it competed for the Golden Bear and had first screening on 17 February 2025 at Berlinale Palast.[3]
Synopsis
Marielle titular protagonist of the film, Julia and Tobias' 12-year-old daughter, develops telepathic powers, exposing her to her parents' private lives. She learns unsettling truths about her mother’s attraction to a colleague and her father’s lack of confidence, shattering her idealized view of them. The parents struggle with her invasive awareness, altering their behavior and causing complications in both their personal and professional lives.
Cast
- Julia Jentsch as Julia
- Felix Kramer as Tobias
- Laeni Geiseler as Marielle
- Mehmet Ateşçi
- Moritz Treuenfels as Dr. Sören Marx
Production
Principal photography began on 27 February 2024 at locations in Eching, Landshut, Munich and vicinity. Filming ended on 25 March 2024 in locations in Bavaria, Germany.[1]
The film was produced by Walker + Worm Film GmbH & Co. KG, Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF) with the backing of German Federal Film Board (FFA) + German Federal Film Fund (DFFF) and distributed by Farbfilm Verleih GmbH.[4]
Release
What Marielle Knows had its world premiere on 17 February 2025, as part of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, in Competition.[5][6][7]
The film has joined inaugural slate of newly-launched Paris-based sales company Lucky Number. They acquired sales rights of the film in January 2025.[8]
It will be released theatrically in Germany on 17 April 2025 by DCM Film Distribution.[9]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Berlin International Film Festival | 23 February 2025 | Golden Bear | What Marielle Knows | Nominated | [10] |
| Prize of the Guild of German Arthouse cinemas Special Mention | Special Mention | [11] |
References
- ^ a b "What Marielle Knows, Feature Film, 2024-2025, Drama, Germany". Crew United. 5 December 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ "What Marielle Knows, Germany 2024–2025, Feature Film". filmportal.de (in German). 5 December 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ Rosser, Michael (21 January 2025). "Berlin film festival reveals 2025 competition line-up 2025". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ Frédéric Hambalek (21 January 2025). "What Marielle Knows". Cineuropa. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ Davide Abbatescianni (21 January 2025). "The Berlinale unveils the titles playing in its Competition and its Perspectives and Berlinale Special strands". Cineuropa. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (21 January 2025). "Berlin Film Festival Lineup: Richard Linklater, Jessica Chastain, A$AP Rocky & Marion Cotillard Movies Among Vibrant Selection". Deadline. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ "What Marielle Knows". Berlinale. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
- ^ Leffler, Rebecca (22 January 2025). "New sales outfit Lucky Number boards Berlin competition title 'What Marielle Knows' (exclusive)". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ "Was Marielle weiß" [What Marielle Knows]. Film Starts (in German). 12 September 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ Scott Roxborough (21 January 2025). "Berlin Film Festival Lineup: Movies From Richard Linklater, Michel Franco, Hang Song-Soo in Competition (Full List)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ "Further Prizes". Berlinale. 22 February 2025. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
External links
- What Marielle Knows at IMDb
- What Marielle Knows at Rotten Tomatoes
- What Marielle Knows at Berlinale