Fatherland Film Screening

Paweł Pawlikowski, known for his critically acclaimed films Ida and Cold War, directs Fatherland, a biographical drama that delves into the complex relationship between Nobel Prize-winning writer Thomas Mann and his daughter Erika. The film stars Sandra Hüller and Hanns Zischler as Erika and Thomas Mann, respectively, and follows their emotional road trip across a divided Germany in 1949.

The film is a Polish, German, French, and Italian co-production, with a runtime of 82 minutes and a certificate of 12A. It features a mix of languages, including German, English, Russian, and French, with subtitles. Fatherland has received widespread critical acclaim, with scores of 7.3/10 on IMDb, 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 90/100 on Metacritic.

The film had its world premiere at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, where Pawlikowski won the Best Director award. It has also been selected as the Polish entry for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards. Critics have praised the film's direction, cinematography, and performances, with many noting its thoughtful exploration of post-war Europe. Viewers have also appreciated the film's beautiful black-and-white imagery, although some have found the story to be emotionally distant.

The screening of Fatherland will take place at the Depot in Lewes from Monday, 26 October 2026, until Thursday, 29 October 2026. Tickets and details are available with the button beside this article.