Possession
Regie Andrzej Żuławski
Als Mark von einer langen Geschäftsreise nach Berlin zurückkehrt ist seine Ehe ein Scherbenhaufen. Bereits bei seiner Ankunft ist Anna zurückweisend, seinen Fragen nach dem Grund für ihr Verhalten weicht sie aus. Gekränkt und rasend vor Eifersucht drängt er darauf, von ihr zu erfahren, warum sie sich so verändert hat. Anna gibt schließlich nach und erzählt ihm von einer Affäre ‚mit einem anderen Mann’, wie sie es nennt. Als er einen Liebesbrief von einem Mann namens Heinrich findet, glaubt Mark, den vermeintlichen Rivalen ausfindig gemacht zu haben. Allerdings lässt dieser ihn wissen, dass sich Anna mittlerweile auch ihm gegenüber sehr seltsam verhält. Offensichtlich gibt es da noch einen dritten Mann in ihrem Leben. Um der Sache nachzugehen, beauftragt Mark einen Detektiv, der ihr in ein heruntergekommenes Wohnhaus folgt. Was er dort vorfindet, ist monströs… und es lebt!
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- Burnharm8. März 2026Possession struck me as genuinely powerful cinema, strange, unsettling, and unlike anything else, but in a way that really works. Its intensity and surreal atmosphere make it a challenging watch at times, yet that’s exactly what gives it its impact. Beneath the bizarre moments, there’s a depth and emotional force that stays with you long after it ends. It’s the kind of film that proves bold, unconventional storytelling can still be incredibly effective, and for me, it was good. If you appreciate cinema that pushes boundaries, this one delivers. Also great performances, it had to be really difficult.
- Rusticus Beardicus14. Februar 2026Best way to watch this is to watch it once, read a synopsis online and then rewatch it. Both leads were A+, very weird movie overall but very much worth the watch. It’s a breakup story that has elements of Lovecraft-esque horror, mystery and drama. I can’t say I knew where anything was obviously going at any point.
- rg94001. November 2024I struggled mightily with this movie. Everything about it is meant to be unpleasant and grating, which by itself is not necessarily a negative. But the plot is incredibly obtuse, and while I do think you can mine meaning from it, I also think it's just weird for the sake of being weird. I struggle with these surreal vibes movies that tend to be more abstract, and it was no different with this one. The movie doesn't present a clear, intentional message. I found the actual surface level plot to be laughable, with characters making crazy decisions every minute, including an insane ending. Honestly, I would argue it is almost incoherent, a lot of noise and violent imagery with very little substance to it. The movie equivalent of nails scratching alongside chalk. I understand there is an audience for these types of movies, and if this type of surreal horror that is driven mostly by style and vibes appeals to you, then it might be right up your alley. For me, it elicited a strong negative reaction.
- Rick16. Februar 2025I had a hard time getting into this film. The acting felt so over the top that every character came across as a caricature. I think the goal was to immerse the viewer in the pain and uneasiness of a crumbling marriage, but to me, it just felt obnoxious. None of the characters’ decisions made sense, and the ending was completely absurd.
- 0 13. Februar 2026Crazy film. Definitely a break up movie. directed by Andrzej Zuławski. A horror film that transforms a crumbling marriage into something monstrous and surreal. At its core, the film serves as a metaphor for an unhealthy, codependent relationship: the monster Anna (Isabelle Adjani) nurtures in secret embodies the festering resentment, obsession, and emotional decay that erupt when one partner's inner turmoil consumes both parties, turning love into a parasitic, destructive force. Zuławski, found inspiration from his own divorce. the setting in divided West Berlin, right beside the Berlin wall, foreshadows the inevitable catastrophe: just as the cold war rift symbolizes a once united entity torn apart by ideological (and personal) conflict, the couple's relationship fractures into irreconcilable halves, mirroring the city's schism; hinting at violence to come.
- Tom Majski15. Dezember 2025How do you even put down your thoughts after the first viewing of something like this? I can imagine watching this multiple times in the future and expanding on my thoughts - which is aways a sign of something special. This surreal divorce drama is epic ib artistic vision if opaque at points. Adjani and Neill both outdo themselves in terms of performance. Its quite funny watching this after In the Mouth of Madness and The Shining as it has a lot of the best of both. Stellar performances wrapped around a whole pile of visual metaphor. I really don't want to spoil this for anyone so im going to limit further discussion about the story. It us worth mentioning, however, how beautiful the visuals are. Probably the bluest movie you'll ever see and really great for it. I can't say much else, there are things to process, pick at and dwell on before watching again. And again and again.
- Daniel Gustavsson6. Oktober 2025I wanted to like this but it really isn't a very good movie. The acting is intense, yes, but it can also come off as forced and over the top in a few scenes, which really distracts from the serious tone and subject matter. The movie also seldom makes any particular sense, and ends very oddly. I do like abstract movies generally but much of this movie just seemed pretty random to me.
- Greg Winston2. November 2025A list of the best horror movies from the last 100 years selected Possession for 1981. Over Evil Dead and American Werewolf… I don’t know how to articulate what I watched or how I feel about it, but it’s not the best horror movie from 1981. And I’m just confused.
- D3LTA L4MBDA20. Oktober 2025Have fun and watch the guy from Jurassic Park get crazy with some lady that likes to scream a lot. It was an entertaining watch but definitely contrived and confusing.
- sopula8. Juli 2025god help us distressing, incredible, unique
- JIMFL1X20. März 2025WTF did I just watch.
- Elli15. September 2025It is a messy movie with no real red thread at all. But I do really like the acting from the the two main characters, it had me uneasy and on the edge thoughtout the movie. Don't think I can recommend it however, it felt more like just weird for the sake of weird than being a good movie.
Possession Trivia
Possession wurde am 27. Mai 1981 veröffentlicht.
Regie in Possession führte(n) Andrzej Żuławski.
Possession hat eine Spielzeit von 2 Std., 4 Min..
Possession wurde produziert von Marie-Laure Reyre.
Als Mark von einer langen Geschäftsreise nach Berlin zurückkehrt ist seine Ehe ein Scherbenhaufen. Bereits bei seiner Ankunft ist Anna zurückweisend, seinen Fragen nach dem Grund für ihr Verhalten weicht sie aus. Gekränkt und rasend vor Eifersucht drängt er darauf, von ihr zu erfahren, warum sie sich so verändert hat. Anna gibt schließlich nach und erzählt ihm von einer Affäre ‚mit einem anderen Mann’, wie sie es nennt. Als er einen Liebesbrief von einem Mann namens Heinrich findet, glaubt Mark, den vermeintlichen Rivalen ausfindig gemacht zu haben. Allerdings lässt dieser ihn wissen, dass sich Anna mittlerweile auch ihm gegenüber sehr seltsam verhält. Offensichtlich gibt es da noch einen dritten Mann in ihrem Leben. Um der Sache nachzugehen, beauftragt Mark einen Detektiv, der ihr in ein heruntergekommenes Wohnhaus folgt. Was er dort vorfindet, ist monströs… und es lebt!
Die Hauptcharaktere in Possession sind Anna / Helen (Isabelle Adjani), Mark (Sam Neill), Margit Gluckmeister (Margit Carstensen).
Possession ist bewertet mit 16.
Possession ist eine Horror, Drama Film.
Possession hat eine Benutzerbewertung von 7.6 von 10.
Possession hatte ein Budget von 2,4 Mio. $.
Possession erzielte Einnhamen von 1,2 Mio. $ an den Kinokassen.