
Pelican Blood
A Film by Katrin Gebbe
Technical details : 2019 - Germany - Drama - 2.39 - 120 min.
Cast : Nina Hoss, Katerina Lipovska, Murathan Muslu
Languages : German
Producers : Verena Gräfe-Höft
SYNOPSIS
Wiebke (45) lives together with her adoptive daughter Nicolina (9) on an idyllic horse farm. After many years of waiting, she now has the chance to adopt another girl, Raya (5), to provide Nicolina with the longed-for sister. The first weeks are harmonious, and the siblings get along great. But shortly thereafter, Wiebke realizes that Raya, initially shy and charming, is becoming increasingly aggressive and poses a danger to herself and others. The mother will soon have to cross borders and take extreme decisions to protect her cubs.

Venice Orizzonti
Opening Film


Toronto IFF
Special Presentation


Fantastic Fest
2019


Méliès d’Or Award
Best Film 2020

SYNOPSIS
Wiebke (45) lives together with her adoptive daughter Nicolina (9) on an idyllic horse farm. After many years of waiting, she now has the chance to adopt another girl, Raya (5), to provide Nicolina with the longed-for sister. The first weeks are harmonious, and the siblings get along great. But shortly thereafter, Wiebke realizes that Raya, initially shy and charming, is becoming increasingly aggressive and poses a danger to herself and others. The mother will soon have to cross borders and take extreme decisions to protect her cubs.