Where to Watch Desire Will Set You Free (2015) in the US

What it's about

Desire Will Set You Free is a feature film that explores life in contemporary Berlin with an often critical and sometimes humorous eye. Based on a true story, the plot follows the relationship of an American writer of Israeli/Palestinian descent and a Russian aspiring artist working as a hustler, offering access to the city's vibrant queer and underground scenes while examining the differences between expatriate and refugee life. Our characters travel through Berlin's layered history and unique subcultural landscape; on their adventures they discover influences and remnants of the Weimar Republic, WWII, the Bowie years, and punk. Many original Berlin personalities play themselves and the locations are all real Berlin locations. The film features performances by the queen of punk Nina Hagen, electro star Peaches, Brooklyn's Blood Orange, German sensation Rummelsnuff, rapper Sookee, Einstürzende Neubauten's Blixa Bargeld; and Wolfgang Müller, plus cast members Amber Benson (of Buffy the Vampire Slayer fame), German film legend Rosa Von Praunheim, artists Eva & Adele, photographer Miron Zownir, internet sensation Labanna Babalon as well as leading roles Tim-Fabian Hoffman (Sasha), Chloé Griffin (Cathrine) and the director himself, Yony Leyser (Ezra).

Cast and crew

Director

Yony Leyser

Writer

Yony Leyser, Paula Alamillo

Starring

Yony Leyser, Tim-Fabian Hoffmann, Chloe Griffin

Details

Release date

May 5, 2016

Language

English, German, Arabic, Hebrew

Country

Germany

Awards

1 nomination

Where to Watch Desire Will Set You Free (2015) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Desire Will Set You Free in the United States?

Desire Will Set You Free is available free with ads or free with a participating library card in the United States. Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).

Can I stream Desire Will Set You Free or do I have to rent it in the United States?

We have not confirmed a subscription, rental, or purchase option for Desire Will Set You Free in the United States.

Can I watch Desire Will Set You Free for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).