Obsession (1997 film)

Obsession is a 1997 Franco-German drama film directed by Peter Sehr and starring Daniel Craig.

The film was released in Germany on 28th of August 1997 and premiered in Canada's Toronto International Film Festival on 9th of September the same year.

Premise

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The narrative unfolds around two men, Pierre and John, who find themselves ensnared in a romantic entanglement with the same woman, Miriam. Pierre, Miriam’s steadfast companion, has been by her side for years. Meanwhile, John, a stranger to Miriam until a chance encounter at a bustling Berlin train station, becomes the third vertex of this intricate love triangle. As the story progresses, it becomes evident that both men harbor profound affection for Miriam, and she reciprocates their feelings with equal intensity. The ensuing film explores the complexities and nuances of this romantic predicament.

Cast

• Daniel Craig as John MacHale
• Marie-Christine Barrault as Ella Beckmann
• Charles Berling as Pierre
• Heike Makatsch as Miriam Auerbach
• Seymour Cassel as Jacob Frischmuth
• Allen Garfield as Simon Frischmuth
• Daniel Gélin as Xavier
• Mark Strong as Craig's German voice dub

Awards and nominations

• 1997 – San Sebastián International Film Festival – Recipient: Peter Sehr
• 1998 –
  German Film Awards – Categories: Outstanding Feature Film and Outstanding Individual Achievement – Actress Heike Makatsch

External links

• Obsession at
  IMDb
• Obsession at AllMovie
• Obsession at the TCM Movie Database
• Obsession at Rotten Tomatoes

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