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Four Minutes

Four Minutes is a 2006 German drama film directed by Chris Kraus. It centers on the unlikely relationship between Traude Krüger, an 80-year-old piano teacher working in a prison, and Jenny von Loeben, a young, violent inmate and piano prodigy serving time for murder. Krüger recognizes Jenny's exceptional talent and dedicates herself to preparing her for a piano competition, despite Jenny's volatile behavior and resistance. The film explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, the power of music, and the challenges of human connection within the harsh confines of the prison system. The story follows their struggles as Krüger tries to unlock Jenny's potential and confront her inner demons.