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Fleisch ist mein Gemüse
Heinz Strunk, plagued by crater-like skin rashes, lives with his sick mother in Hamburg-Harburg in the 1980s. As a saxophonist, he tours the North German lowlands with the dance combo "Tiffanys". In this bizarre universe of Korn, Klaus & Klaus and Koteletts, bandleader Gurki teaches him how to deliver cheerful, upbeat music. To escape the vicious circle of shooting festivals and village weddings, Heinz wants to start a solo career and become a hit producer...
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Plot Summary
This German comedy-drama follows the life of a young man named Ludwig who grows up in a dysfunctional family where his mother is an alcoholic and his father is a butcher. He struggles with his identity and tries to find his place in the world, navigating complex family relationships and his own desires.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its dark humor and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. Some found the narrative a bit disjointed, but generally, it was seen as a well-crafted, albeit somber, look at family dynamics.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its dark and often uncomfortable humor.
Noted for strong acting performances, especially by Fritz Karl and Nadja Uhl.
Some found the pacing and storyline to be uneven.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Fleisch ist mein Gemüse' is not widely available through aggregated Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Dirk Kurbjuweit.
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