Phoenix (film)

"Phoenix" is a 2014 German film directed by Christian Petzold, set in post-World War II Berlin. The story follows Nelly, a Holocaust survivor who returns to her bombed-out city and undergoes facial reconstruction surgery after severe burns. She searches for her husband, suspecting he may have betrayed her, but her true identity and past remain complex as she navigates themes of memory, identity, and trust. The film blends psychological drama with noir elements, offering a haunting reflection on reconstruction—both physical and emotional—and the scars left by history.