Years after his affair with Hanna Schmitz (Kate Winslet), an attractive older woman, came to a mysterious end, Michael Berg (David Kross), now a law student, encounters his former love at the Nazi war trials. Hanna is on trial for a horrible crime, but refuses to defend herself. As the proceedings move along, Michael gradually realizes that Hanna is guarding a secret she considers to be more shameful than murder. Directed by Stephen Daldry. With Ralph Fiennes, Jeanette Hain, Hannah Herzsprung and Karoline Herfurth. Categories: Drama, History, Romance, Thriller, War. Year: 2008.
Lena Olin in The Reader
Clay Beresford (Hayden Christensen) suffers from a heart condition that requires a heart transplant. When he receives a call informing him that a donor has been found, he believes that his life has been saved. But, during surgery, Clay experiences a phenomenon called "anesthetic awareness," leaving him awake but paralyzed throughout the operation. To escape the pain, Clay has an out of body experience, and discovers that his new wife, Sam (Jessica Alba), and his trusted friend, Dr. Jack Harper (Terrence Howard) are involved in a plot to take his life. Directed by Joby Harold. With Lena Olin and Christopher McDonald. Categories: Crime, Drama, Thriller. Year: 2007.
Lena Olin in Awake
In 1753 Venice, notorious ladies' man Giacomo Casanova (Heath Ledger) enjoys a life of leisure and promiscuity. But, feminist author Francesca Bruni (Sienna Miller), who writes under the name of a man, sets out to reveal his secrets and alert the women of Venice about his deceptive ways. When the two finally come face to face, Casanova falls deeply in love and vows to give up his former life in an effort to win her heart. After learing that Francesca's fiancé Paprizzio (Oliver Platt), who was chosen by her mother, is coming to town, Casanova intercepts him upon arrival and invites him stay at his house, while assuming his identity in an effort to get closer to the woman he loves. Directed by Lasse Hallström. With Jeremy Irons, Helen McCrory, Charlie Cox and Lena Olin. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2005.
Lena Olin in Casanova
Joe Gavilan (Harrison Ford) and his rookie partner Kasey Calden (Josh Hartnett) are two Tinseltown homicide detectives who work second jobs for extra cash. Gavilan moonlights as a real estate broker and Calden teaches yoga in between acting auditions. When the two are assigned to investigate the murder of four members of rap group gunned down in a nightclub, they delve into the recording industry, using every opportunity they get seek out potential buyers and casting directors. Directed by Ron Shelton. With Lena Olin, Isaiah Washington, Master P and Bruce Greenwood. Categories: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller. Year: 2003.
Lena Olin in Hollywood Homicide
Based on the bestselling novel by Milan Kundera, this film stars Daniel Day-Lewis as a womanizing intellectual in 1960s Prague. Juliette Binoche plays Tereza, a working-class young woman from an oppressive family who catches his eye. While they love each other, he can't give up on Sabina (Lena Olin), his mistress, or any of his other women. When the Soviets invade Czechoslovakia in 1968, their lives become more complicated. Directed by Philip Kaufman. Categories: Drama, Romance. Year: 1988.
Lena Olin in The Unbearable Lightness of Being