
Leni
Seen it?1994 | Drama, History
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among anyone interested in what war does to people and history buffs, this one's for you. It puts you in the middle of the fighting, and doesn't let you forget the cost. Liked Schindler's List or The Zone of Interest? This is a good next one.
- The mood
- Harrowing.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
A historical drama about a Jewish child who is adopted by a German couple and is eventually removed from the home.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Leo Hiemer
- Christa BerndlAlwina
- Natalia WörnerLenis Mutter
- Franz BuchrieserBlatzer
- Ruth HausmeisterLudowiga
- Sarah CampFrau des Bürgermeister
- Vitus ZeplichalObersturmbannführer Eisele
- Johannes ThanheiserJohann
- Johanna ThanheiserLeni