Never Mind the Wall (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2001, Never Mind the Wall is a drama and romance film directed by Connie Walter, running about 94 minutes. “Love Knows No Boundaries” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Germany 1982: The country is divided into two parts. Nele, coming from West-Germany, travels to East-Germany where she meets Captain, singer of a band. They fall in love with each other, but the regime "takes care" of their relationship, meaning: They can not see each other again. Germany 1990: The country is reunited. Nele starts searching their lost love...
Who’s in it. Never Mind the Wall stars Anna Bertheau as Penelope "Nele" Kaufmann, Antonio Wannek as Captain, Tim Sanders as Hacki and Carmen Simone Birk as Kopfi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Never Mind the Wall has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Never Mind the Wall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Never Mind the Wall tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Never Mind the Wall (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Never Mind the Wall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Never Mind the Wall worth watching?
- Never Mind the Wall holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Never Mind the Wall?
- Never Mind the Wall stars Anna Bertheau, Antonio Wannek, Tim Sanders, Carmen Simone Birk and Michael Krabbe.
- When was Never Mind the Wall released?
- Never Mind the Wall was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.