Es Joghurt Für Zwei
Es Joghurt Für Zwei

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Es Joghurt Für Zwei

2000
Movie
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German

Eddie Fischer is in a clinic to lose weight. For five days he is given nothing but lemon juice and mineral water. But on the sixth day he is supposed to be given yoghurt and crispbread, but just as he is making his emergency calls, the criminal Charlie Krumm enters and threatens Eddie Fischer, as he himself is not on a completely legal path. Eddie Fischer has no choice but to grant the criminal asylum. But when the police arrive, it turns into chaos and the two of them have to come up with a few ideas to avoid being found out.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Wolfgang MurnbergerGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

In this darkly comedic Austrian crime film, a struggling writer named Johann hires a hitman to murder his overbearing mother. However, the hitman accidentally kills the wrong woman, leading to a series of escalating and increasingly absurd complications. Johann finds himself entangled in a web of deception and unintended consequences as he tries to cover up the mistake and navigate the bizarre aftermath.

Critical Reception

Es Joghurt Für Zwei was generally well-received by critics in Austria for its dark humor and unconventional plot. It garnered praise for its satirical take on family relationships and the criminal underworld, though some found its tone to be overly bleak. Audience reception was mixed, with some appreciating its unique style and others put off by its morbid subject matter.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark and biting humor.

  • Appreciated for its unconventional and surprising plot twists.

  • Some critics found the morbid themes challenging.

Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is limited for this film, but general sentiment leans towards appreciation for its unique, albeit dark, comedic style and clever storytelling, with some finding it a bit too grim for their taste.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Es Joghurt Für Zwei,' is a play on words, referencing the German phrase 'Es gibt nur eins für uns zwei' (There is only one for the two of us), humorously twisted to include 'Joghurt' (yogurt), adding to the film's absurdist tone.

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