What Is ‘Undine’ About?

But when she does, Johannes has disappeared, activating Undine’s need to kill him.

However,Undine’smore mature focus also necessitates the kind of dark details thatDisney cut out ofThe Little Mermaid’soriginal story.

Undine (Paula Beer) killing Johannes (Jacob Matschenz) in ‘Undine.'

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What’s most fascinating about this scene, however, is the lack of outright violence.

The character’s lack of reaction is certainly eerie.

Undineis available to rent or buy on Prime Video in the U.S.

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Undine (Paula Beer) with Franz Rogowski’s Christoph in ‘Undine.'

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Undine is a modern romantic drama that follows a Berlin historian as she grapples with elements of mythology and love. Tasked with presenting the city’s urban development, her life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a man who challenges her predetermined path, intertwining destiny with reality.

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