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Copy Shop
Wordless story about a man who awakes in his bed wearing his clothes (including a check vest). He rises, washes his face, combs his hair, and heads for work across the street at a copy shop. He inadvertently makes a photocopy of his hand, and then the machine beings turning out copies of photographs of himself, the street outside, and his apartment. He unplugs the copier and heads home. He repeats the scene we saw earlier. Copies of himself emerge from bed; baffled, he watches them go to work. Soon, it seems, he's part of a society in which everyone looks like him and wears check vest. Can he get things back to normal?
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Plot Summary
A man working at a copy shop becomes entangled in a dangerous web of crime and deception. He discovers that the seemingly mundane job is a front for illicit activities, drawing him into a world of betrayal and violence. As he tries to navigate this perilous situation, his own life and the lives of those around him are put at extreme risk.
Critical Reception
Copy Shop received critical acclaim for its tense atmosphere, complex narrative, and strong performances. It was particularly praised for its innovative visual style and its ability to blend genre elements effectively, creating a unique and gripping cinematic experience. The film is considered a standout in German crime cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its stylish direction and suspenseful plotting.
Matthias Brandt's performance as the troubled protagonist was a highlight.
Appreciated for its intelligent exploration of morality and consequence within a crime thriller framework.
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Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Golden Bear at the 2001 Berlin International Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film's distinctive visual style, employing a mix of gritty realism and stylized cinematography, was a significant factor in its critical recognition.
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