I Was at Home, But (German: Ich war zuhause, aber) is a 2019 German drama film directed by Angela Schanelec. It was selected to compete for the Golden Bear at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival.[3] At Berlin, Schanelec won the Silver Bear for Best Director.[4] The film also competed at the 34th Mar del Plata International Film Festival, where Schanelec was awarded with the Silver Ástor for Best Director.[5]
| I Was at Home, But | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Angela Schanelec |
| Written by | Angela Schanelec |
| Starring | Franz Rogowski |
| Cinematography | Ivan Marković |
Release date |
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| Country | Germany |
| Language | German |
| Box office | $14,026[1][2] |
Plot edit
The film follows the existential conflict between a mother and teachers over a 14-year-old student returning home after being missing for a week.[6]
Cast edit
- Maren Eggert as Astrid
- Clara Möller as Flo
- Jakob Lassalle as Phillip
- Franz Rogowski as Lars
- Alan Williams as Herr Meisner
- Devid Striesow as Gertjan
- Lilith Stangenberg as Claudia
Reception edit
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 88% based on 32 reviews. The site's critical consensus reads, "I Was at Home, But... withholds easy gratification, but viewers who settle into its austere rhythms will be rewarded with a story rich with meaning."[6]
References edit
- ^ "I Was at Home, But". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ "Ich war zuhause, aber (2019) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ "Selection for Competition and Berlinale Special Completed". berlinale. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ^ "Berlin Film Festival 2019: Nadav Lapid's 'Synonyms' Wins Golden Bear". Variety. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Spain's 'Fire Will Come' Wins Mar del Plata Film Festival". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^ a b "I Was at Home, But". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
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