Puppe
Puppe

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Puppe

2013
Movie
83 min
German

A better life is to begin for street child Anna in the mountain wasteland of all places. Where psychiatry and youth welfare services fail, only the experience of one's own limits can help, according to the mission of the unconventional educator Geena. On her mountain farm, she wants to reawaken a feeling for the existentially important things in life in her protégé through clear rules and daily work on the mountain pasture. But the unruly and disturbed girl has little faith in herself and the suffering she has experienced has left deep wounds in her childish soul...

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Sebastian SchipperGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In this thriller, a young man named Paul, deeply infatuated with his girlfriend, Klara, becomes increasingly paranoid that she is cheating on him. His suspicions are fueled by his own insecurities and the manipulative actions of others. As Paul's obsession escalates, he descends into a dangerous spiral, blurring the lines between reality and his own distorted perceptions.

Critical Reception

Puppe received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its intense psychological atmosphere and strong performances, while others found its plot predictable and its themes underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating the film's dark tone but often criticizing its bleak narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its claustrophobic atmosphere and unsettling tone.

  • Criticized for a narrative that sometimes felt underdeveloped.

  • Performances, particularly from the lead actor, were often highlighted as a strong point.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot in Berlin and aimed to capture a gritty, urban feel that mirrored the protagonist's psychological state.

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