Who Am I
Who Am I

Movie spotlight

Who Am I

2014
Movie
105 min
German

Benjamin, a young German computer whiz, is invited to join a subversive hacker group that wants to be noticed on the world's stage.

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IMDb7.0/10
Google Users76%
Director: Baran bo OdarGenres: Thriller, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A young, socially awkward computer hacker named Benjamin gets entangled with a dangerous cyber-terrorist group known as CLAY (Chaos, Loyalty, Ambition, You). As Benjamin delves deeper into their world, he finds himself playing a deadly game of cat and mouse with both the group and the authorities. The lines between reality and deception blur as he tries to outsmart everyone around him.

Critical Reception

Who Am I received generally positive reviews, praised for its fast-paced narrative, stylish direction, and compelling performances, particularly from Tom Schilling. Critics noted its clever plot twists and its exploration of identity and technology in the digital age, though some found certain plot points to be overly convoluted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intricate plot and suspenseful atmosphere.

  • Tom Schilling's performance as the complex protagonist was a highlight.

  • The film's exploration of hacking and digital identity was seen as timely and engaging.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the film, appreciating its suspenseful thriller elements and the intriguing story about a hacker. Many found it to be a clever and well-executed German production with a satisfying twist.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Baran bo Odar, and lead actor, Tom Schilling, would later collaborate on the critically acclaimed Netflix series 'Dark'.

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Fixyf

Fixyf

A very controversial film. German directors as always surprised. Very pleased with references to the "Fight Club" Chuck Palahniuk. But personally, I did not like that so little attention is paid to the program side of the issue. Not a singl...

Reno

Reno

> The age of digital gang war. A German cyber-thriller from the director of 'The Silence'. The second half of the title 'Kein Systen ist Sicher' means 'No System is Safe' in English. So far, lots of films were made on this theme, but not...