Phoenix

About Phoenix

In the aftermath of WWII, German-Jewish cabaret singer Nelly has to undergo facial reconstructive surgery following her survival from Auschwitz. Without recognising Nelly, her former husband Johnny asks her to help him claim his wife’s inheritance. To see if he's betrayed her, she agrees, becoming her own doppelgänger.

Where to Watch

Stream on MUBI, Sundance, SundanceNow Doc Club, SundanceNow Doc Club (Via Amazon Prime), The Criterion Channel, AMC+. Watch free on Tubi TV, Kanopy. Rent on Amazon, YouTube, AppleTV (cheapest: $3.99). Buy on Amazon, YouTube, AppleTV (cheapest: $7.99).

Cast & Crew

Directed by Christian Petzold

Starring Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld, Nina Kunzendorf, Trystan Pütter, Michael Maertens

Produced by WDR