
Never Look Away follows Kurt Barnert, a passionate young art student who falls deeply in love with Ellie, a fellow art student. Their budding romance faces fierce opposition from Ellie's father, Professor Seeband, a renowned doctor determined to sabotage their relationship. Unbeknownst to both Kurt and Ellie, their lives are intertwined through a dark secret tied to a crime Professor Seeband committed decades earlier, adding layers of drama and mystery to their story.
Trivia:
1. The film spans several decades and was shot in a way that authentically captures the transition of post-war Germany, with meticulous attention to detail in set design and costumes to reflect historical accuracy.
2. Tom Schilling, who plays Kurt Barnert, undertook extensive art training to convincingly portray an artist, including studying painting techniques relevant to the time period depicted in the film.
3. Director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, known for his previous Oscar-winning film "The Lives of Others," co-wrote the screenplay, basing parts of the story on true events from his family's history, which adds a personal and authentic layer to the narrative.