Starring Diane Kruger, Numan Acar and Denis Moschitto, In the Fade is the story of a woman called Katja. Katja is focused on vengeance after her husband and son are murdered in a brutal bomb attack.

Set in Germany, the very beginning of writer/director Fatih Akin’s film is filled with such enviable familial joy that it’s unsurprising I found myself both empathising with the protagonist’s pain and motivations, as well as missing the deceased, post-attack.

It was mostly the promise of a notable performance by Kruger that ensured I watched In the Fade. And Kruger certainly does not disappoint. The most memorable moments for me include the tension-filled scenes in the courtroom because I adore a great courtroom drama.

The story, editing and all performances kept me engaged and eager to see how it would all end. And I can say that the ending is both surprising and also not, at the same time.

I say watch it for the memorable performance by Kruger, a little insight into the German legal system and a good story with memorable and moving scenes.

Happy Film Loving,

G