Andrea Gets a Divorce (German: Andrea lässt sich scheiden) is a 2024 Austrian drama film directed by Josef Hader. The film starring Birgit Minichmayr tells the story of rural policewoman Andrea, who wants a divorce and become a detective inspector in the city, but gets involved in a hit-and-run after a birthday party her drunken husband runs out in front of her car.[1]
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| German | Andrea lässt sich scheiden |
| Directed by | Josef Hader |
| Written by | Josef Hader |
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| Starring | Birgit Minichmayr |
| Cinematography | Carsten Thiele |
| Edited by | Roland Stöttinger |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | Austria |
| Language | German |
It was selected in the Panorama section at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival and was screened on 18 February 2024.[2]
Cast edit
- Birgit Minichmayr as Andrea
- Josef Hader as Franz
- Thomas Schubert as Georg
- Robert Stadlober as Walter
- Thomas Stipsits as Andy, Andrea's husband
- Branko Samarovski as Andrea's father
- Marlene Hauser as Gerti
- Margarethe Tiesel as Andy's mother
- Norbert Friedrich Prammer as Gerhard
- Michael Edlinger as Gerti's husband
- Michael Pink as Udo
Production edit
The film co-financed by the Austrian Film Institute, Film Fund Vienna, Film Location Austria and State of Lower Austria,[3] is the second feature film by Josef Hader after 2017 comedy film Wild Mouse. In addition to direction he has written script and played the role of the religious teacher Franz in the film.[4]
The film was shot from 9 May 2022 to 24 June 2022 in Lower Austria.[5]
Release edit
Andrea Gets a Divorce had its world premiere on 18 February 2024, as part of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, in Panorama.[6][7]
Berlin-based Pluto Film Distribution Network has taken on world sales rights for the film.[8]
It was released theatrically on 23 February in Austria[3] and on 29 February 2024 in Germany.[5]
Reception edit
Susanne Gottlieb reviewing the film at Berlinale for Cineuropa wrote, "Josef Hader’s tragicomedy tells the story of a small-town policewoman who aspires to become something more, while running into unforeseen challenges."[9]
Accolades edit
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Berlin International Film Festival | 25 February 2024 | Panorama Audience Award for Best Feature Film | Josef Hader | Nominated | [10] |
References edit
- ^ Scott Roxborough (14 December 2023). "Saoirse Ronan-Starrer 'The Outrun' Leads Berlin Panorama Lineup". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (17 January 2024). "The Panorama strand of the Berlinale to open with Levan Akin's Crossing". Cineuropa. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Andrea lässt sich scheiden | Feature Film Drama". Austrian Film Institute. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ Dams, Tim (14 December 2023). "Berlinale's Panorama unveils first wave of 2024 titles". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Andrea lässt sich scheiden | Feature Film Drama". Crew United. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (14 December 2023). "Berlin: Saoirse Ronan, Danielle Deadwyler & Paapa Essiedu Titles Set For Panorama Sidebar". Deadline. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "Andrea Gets a Divorce". Berlinale. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ Dams, Tim (5 February 2024). "Pluto Film takes on sales for Josef Hader's Berlin Panorama title 'Andrea Gets A Divorce' (exclusive)". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ Gottlieb, Susanne (21 February 2024). "Review: Andrea Gets a Divorce". Cineuropa. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (17 January 2024). "Berlinale Unveils Full Panorama, Forum & Generation Line-Ups With New Films By Nathan Silver, Levan Akin, André Téchiné & Bruce LaBruce". Deadline. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
External links edit
- Official website
- Andrea Gets a Divorce at IMDb
- Andrea Gets a Divorce at Berlinale
