What Might Have Been (2019)
A German romantic drama about memory, longing, and the roads not taken — set against the backdrop of Budapest.
What Might Have Been - Movie Information
- Original Title: Was gewesen wäre
- Release Year: 2019
- Directed by: Florian Koerner von Gustorf
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Runtime: 1h 30m
- Original Language: German
- Spoken Languages: English, Hungarian, German, French
- Release Date (Theatrical): November 21, 2019 (Germany)
- Alternative Titles: What Might Have Been (UK)
- Production Companies: Flare Film, WDR, ARTE, ARD
- Production Countries: Germany
What Might Have Been - Plot
Astrid is in her late forties and has her life firmly under control. She has fallen in love with Paul, and their first weekend trip together takes them to Budapest for a few romantic days, just the two of them. But in the Hungarian capital things happen differently than they'd planned: They run into Julius, Astrid's first great love, whom she'd met at an artists' party in East Germany in 1986.
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What Might Have Been - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Florian Koerner von Gustorf
Main Cast
- Christiane Paul
- Ronald Zehrfeld
- Sebastian Hülk
- Barnaby Metschurat
- Marozsán Erika
- Tamás Lengyel
- Mercedes Müller
- Lena Urzendowsky
- Leonard Kunz
- Matti Schmidt-Schaller
Writers
- Gregor Sander
Producers
- Martin Heisler
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What is What Might Have Been about?
What Might Have Been follows Astrid, a woman in her late forties, who travels to Budapest with her new partner Paul for a romantic weekend. Their plans are disrupted when she unexpectedly encounters Julius, her first great love, whom she originally met at an artists' party in East Germany in 1986.
Who are the main actors in What Might Have Been?
The film stars Christiane Paul as Astrid, Ronald Zehrfeld as Paul, and Sebastian Hülk as Julius. The supporting cast includes Barnaby Metschurat, Marozsán Erika, Tamás Lengyel, Mercedes Müller, Lena Urzendowsky, Leonard Kunz, and Matti Schmidt-Schaller.
Is What Might Have Been based on a true story?
What Might Have Been is not based on a true story. The film is an original fictional drama written by Gregor Sander, exploring themes of memory, lost love, and identity through the invented story of Astrid's unexpected reunion with her past in Budapest.
Who directed What Might Have Been?
What Might Have Been was directed by Florian Koerner von Gustorf, a German filmmaker also known for his work as a producer. The screenplay was written by Gregor Sander, and the film was produced by Martin Heisler under the Flare Film banner.
When was What Might Have Been released?
What Might Have Been was released on November 21, 2019, in Germany. The film is also known by the alternative title What Might Have Been in the UK and carries the original German title Was gewesen wäre.
How long is What Might Have Been?
What Might Have Been has a runtime of 90 minutes (1 hour and 30 minutes). The film is a compact, intimate drama that uses its tight running time to focus on the emotional and psychological complexity of its central characters during a single pivotal weekend.
What language is What Might Have Been in?
The film's original language is German. However, What Might Have Been features dialogue in multiple languages, including English, Hungarian, German, and French, reflecting the multilingual setting of Budapest and the diverse backgrounds of its characters.
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