Die Westentaschenvenus
Die Westentaschenvenus

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Die Westentaschenvenus

2002
Movie
88 min
German

Thé beautiful bookseller Sophie wants to realize her lifelong dream and set up a reading café in the old shed next to the house inherited from her aunt. But the house still causes problems, a plumber must come here. And it seems like this Phillip White could also do other things than broken water pipes. For example, the chaos in Sophie's emotional balance. Jeanette Hain and Jochen Horst play the leading roles in this unusually atmospheric relationship comedy by up-and-coming director Kirsten Peters.

Insights

IMDb5.6/10
Director: Gernot RollGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A successful but lonely TV presenter, Sabine Klein, is looking for love. She meets a charming but mysterious man who seems to be her ideal partner. However, she soon discovers that he has a hidden secret that could jeopardize their budding relationship.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews. While some critics praised its lighthearted romance and the chemistry between the lead actors, others found the plot predictable and lacking depth. It was generally seen as a pleasant, albeit unoriginal, romantic comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming lead performances.

  • Criticized for a conventional and predictable storyline.

  • Enjoyed as a light and easy-to-watch romantic comedy.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented.

Fun Fact

The title 'Die Westentaschenvenus' translates to 'The Pocket Venus', a term often used historically to describe a small, beautiful woman.

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