Zone Rouge

After a class reunion, the successful interpreter Marie invites the old gang from 25 years ago over for a nightcap: Patrick, an actor and Marie's old childhood sweetheart; Semiha, now a university professor; Andreas, the eternal student; and former soldier Georges. Old patterns soon emerge triggered by superficial chatter: Patrick's love for Marie is reignited; Semiha, still as sharp and attractive as ever also feels more alone than ever; and Andreas is frustrated with his eternal search for identity. Only Georges remains strangely distanced, as there is a dark shadow hanging over the exuberant mood. At dawn, nothing is as it was. Director Cihan Inan has created an intense and intimate film about long-suppressed truths that suddenly come to light. (Zurich Film Festival)