(German Film)
The Oscar nominee is nothing but a spectacular tale. Delving into the backdrop of merger of East-West Germany, it shows relationships at play, the most touching being the mother-son story.
It is a story of a son taking care of his ill mother, a staunch East-German loyalist. She goes into coma before the Wall breaks and when she comes back to 'life', the son tries every thing to keep letting her mother know that the Wall has broken, lest she gets excited endangering her life.
The film is great mix of genres - comedy, romance, thriller, politics and eventually, a super drama that is funny and moving. Try catching up on this one. It's going to be a great experience.
Writer: Wolfgang Becker, Bernd Lichtenberg
Director: Wolfgang Becker
Rating ****
[Max ****]
[Viewed on 9th April at Hampden, courtesy rental dvd]
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