Fresh
Bleak and beautiful, harrowing yet inspiring, "The Wall" ("Die Wand") is a stunning tale of isolation and survival in a wild and silent world.
Ethan Gilsdorf, Boston Globe
The Wall
Inside everyone lies a truth only the wilderness can reveal.
2012 · 1h 44m · Not Rated
Drama, Science Fiction
Directed by
Julian Pölsler
Overview
A woman inexplicably finds herself cut off from all human contact when an invisible, unyielding wall suddenly surrounds the countryside. Accompanied by her loyal dog Lynx, she becomes immersed in a world untouched by civilization and ruled by the laws of nature.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
76%
Tomatometer
Fresh
An elegant, slow-burning exercise in narrative minimalism.
Drew Hunt, Chicago Reader
Fresh
Polsler's film is quietly deliberate without ever feeling slow, thanks to a few handy assets at his disposal.
Stephanie Merry, Washington Post
Fresh
It's a shudder-inducing original.
John Hartl, Seattle Times
Fresh
This mesmerising, austere and contemplative film provides a rarefied yet utterly immersive viewing experience.
Trevor Johnston, Time Out
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