Siegfried

In 1998 East Berlin, a young man named Siegfried is obsessed with the idea of his own demise and plans an elaborate suicide. He ropes his friends into his morbid scheme, creating a series of bizarre and darkly humorous situations as they navigate his existential crisis.

Siegfried garnered mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its dark humor and unconventional exploration of themes like mortality and friendship. Some found the plot overly quirky or depressing, but the performances, particularly from Tom Schilling, were widely commended.

• Praised for its unique and darkly comedic take on existential dread.
• Tom Schilling's performance as the troubled protagonist was a standout.
• Some found the film's morbidity and quirkiness to be off-putting.

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The film's director, Rancho Notorious, is a pseudonym for the directing duo Christian Alvart and Siegfried.