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Danach hätte es schön sein müssen
In 1974, the woman kills herself. I meet the man again in 1997. He still lives in the apartment he moved into 41 years ago with his wife and child. The apartment is almost unchanged. The man is my father. After that and over the following two and a half years, I make recordings with a DV camera. I observe the father, even following him on a boat trip through the Caribbean. The camera allows distance, but also closeness.
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Plot Summary
The film explores the complex relationships and unresolved emotional baggage within a family. Following a significant event, the characters are forced to confront their past traumas and navigate the difficult path towards potential reconciliation. Tensions rise as buried secrets and unspoken resentments come to the surface, challenging their bonds and individual desires.
Critical Reception
Reviews indicate that the film is a well-acted, albeit somber, exploration of family dynamics. Critics praised the performances of the lead actors, particularly Christian Berkel and Nina Kunzendorf, for their nuanced portrayals of characters grappling with intense emotional turmoil. However, some found the pacing slow and the subject matter heavy, leading to a mixed, though generally respectful, reception.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its strong acting performances, especially from the lead cast.
Noted for its intense and often bleak portrayal of family relationships.
Some criticism for its deliberate pacing and heavy thematic content.
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Fun Fact
The film is a German television production that delves into psychological drama, a genre often explored in German cinema and television.
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