Berlin Syndrome Timeline ( Real )

literary_release
2012

Release of the novel 'Berlin Syndrome' by Melanie Joosten

The novel 'Berlin Syndrome,' on which the movie is based, is published, providing the source material for the film's story.

film_production_start
August 2016

Filming of 'Berlin Syndrome' begins

Principal photography for the movie 'Berlin Syndrome' starts, marking the beginning of production.

film_premiere
January 22, 2017

Premiere of 'Berlin Syndrome' at Sundance Film Festival

The film 'Berlin Syndrome' premieres at the Sundance Film Festival, introducing it to audiences and critics.

film_release
March 10, 2017

Wide theatrical release of 'Berlin Syndrome'

The movie 'Berlin Syndrome' is released to theaters for a wider audience to view.

Berlin Syndrome Timeline ( Fictional )

meeting
early summer

Clare meets Andi in Berlin

Clare, an Australian photographer, meets Andi, an English teacher, while traveling in Berlin.

relationship
same day as meeting, early summer

Clare and Andi begin spending time together

Clare and Andi spend the day exploring Berlin, starting to develop a connection.

relationship
night of meeting

Clare spends the night at Andi's apartment

After their day together, Clare stays overnight at Andi's apartment.

captivity
following morning after first night together

Andi locks Clare inside the apartment

Clare wakes up and discovers Andi has locked her inside his apartment, trapping her against her will.

escape_attempt
several days after captivity begins

Clare tries to escape but fails

Clare attempts to escape the apartment multiple times but is thwarted by Andi's preparations.

adaptation
weeks into captivity

Clare adapts to life in captivity

Clare gradually adjusts to her confined life, trying to maintain sanity and hope for freedom.

character_reveal
weeks into captivity

Andi reveals his controlling nature

Moments exposing Andi's unstable and controlling personality become apparent to Clare.

escape_success
several weeks after captivity begins

Clare plans and executes an escape

Clare manages to outwit Andi and escapes the apartment successfully.

resolution
shortly after escape

Clare regains freedom and leaves Berlin

Following her escape, Clare leaves Berlin to return to her life with the traumatic experience behind her.