Synopsis

Sonya is a German high school student who decides to write an essay about her town's history during the Third Reich and its resistance to it. To her dismay—and to the town's denial—she instead uncovers proof of her town’s collaboration with the Nazis. As she digs deeper, she must struggle against the town's vocal and violent opposition to her search for the truth.

The Nasty Girl

Awards

1990 Berlin International Film Festival

Winner

  • Silver Berlin Bear

Awards

1991 Academy Awards

Nominated

  • Best Film - Foreign Language

Awards

1991 Golden Globes

Nominated

  • Best Foreign Language Film

Featured Clips

The Nasty Girl - I'll Come Back For You

The Nasty Girl - I'll Come Back For You

The Nasty Girl - Close Call

The Nasty Girl - Close Call

Now Playing: The Nasty Girl - I'll Come Back For You
Starring: Lena Stolze, Monika Baumgartner, Robert Giggenbach

Sonja not only wins the essay contest and is given a trip to Paris, but also gets attention from an admirer. In this scene: Sonja (Lena Stolze), Sonja's Mother (Monika Baumgartner), Martin (Robert Giggenbach)