Trying to present a world that no longer exists is hard enough but making it convincing to the viewer requires a stroke of genius. This is recent history brought gloriously back to life, firstly as the main characters build a world for their ill mother and secondly as the director makes a fine job of creating the former East Germany and the aftermath of reunification for the audience. Non-flashy, the film makes nods towards other movies, not least the works of Fellini and Kubrick.
Subtitles should not put anyone off seeing this film which is both heart-breaking and oddly comforting at the same time. Definitely worth catching at the cinema if you can.
Subtitles should not put anyone off seeing this film which is both heart-breaking and oddly comforting at the same time. Definitely worth catching at the cinema if you can.