The Nasty Girl (1990)
Das schreckliche Mädchen (original title) Language: German.
Synopsis / Plot
Sonya is a German high school student who decides to write an essay about her town's history during the Third Reich and its resistance to it. To her dismay, and more so the town's, she uncovers instead definite collaboration during the period. As she digs deeper, she must struggle against the town's vocal and violent opposition to her search for the truth.
Awards
1989: German Film Awards: Best Actress (Lena Stolze)
1990: Nominated for Oscar: Best Foreign Language Picture
1990: Golden Globes: Nominated Best Foreign Language Film
1990: Berlin Film Festival: Silver Bears for Best Director, Interfilm
1990: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Foreign Language Film
1990: Chicago International Film Festival: Silver Hugo - Best Actress (Lena Stolze)
1991: BAFTA Awards: Best Foreign Language Picture