Cast
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Elisa Plüss
as Marie
Thomas Fränzel
as Julian
Henriette Confurius
as Natalia
Lola Klamroth
as Louise
Sebastian Schneider
as Henrik
Peter Miklusz
as David
Judith van der Werff
as Marie's mother
Jörg Kleinau
as Julian's father
Laurenz Laufenberg
as Salesman
Wenka von Mikulicz
as Woman in indian costume
Paul Lux
as Gepo
Pablo Grant
as
Konstantin Bez
as
Valentin Erb
as
Romina Küper
as
Crew
Director
- Zora Rux
Producer
- Fred Burle
- Roxana Richters
- Leonie Minor
- Zora Rux
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Second Thoughts examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Zora Rux brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2022, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Second Thoughts took approximately 31 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 84 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 133 minutes long.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 4 weeks before filming began.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 11 months to complete.
- The screenplay went through 7 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 2022, when this film is released:
- Climate change mitigation had become a central policy concern internationally.
- Artificial intelligence was becoming increasingly integrated into daily life and creative industries.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: January 18, 2022
- Runtime: 1h 24m