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Center of My World streaming

Original title: Die Mitte der Welt
2016 Movie Germany, Austria Drama, Romance 115 min Ages 12+
By: Jakob M. Erwa With: Inka Friedrich, Sascha Alexander Geršak, Ada Philine Stappenbeck, Svenja Jung, Jannik Schümann

17-year-old Phil lives with his mother and twin sister in an old mansion on the outskirts of town. When he starts to feel attracted to a new boy at school, Phil is plunged into emotional turmoil only exacerbated by the trouble at ...

Filmium rating
71%

Festival Achievements

Diagonale 2017
Selections:
Spielfilm

Mood

Melancholic
Reflective
Romantic
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Jakob M. Erwa
Andreas Steinhöfel
Inka Friedrich
Sascha Alexander Geršak
Ada Philine Stappenbeck
Sabine Timoteo
Jannik Schümann
Louis Hofmann
Svenja Jung

Adaptation

Based On Novel

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused
Intimate Cinematography
Naturalistic

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven
Coming-Of-Age

Pace

Moderate
Reflective
Slow-Paced
Steady

Style

Cinematic
Contemporary
Linear
Moderate
Realistic

Time-Period

2010S

Central Conflict

Family Tension
Identity Struggle
Romantic Turmoil
Self-Identity
Sexuality

Characters

Teenager
Twin Siblings
Young Love

Ending

Ambiguous
Self-Acceptance

Historical Context

2010S
Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Family Silence
Romantic Relationship
Summer Camp Return

Plot

Coming-Of-Age
Family Dynamics
Romantic Conflict
Self-Discovery
Teen Romance

Setting

Isolated Community
Old Mansion
Small Village

Shooting Location

Austria
Germany

Theme

Family Secrets
Identity
Love
Love And Acceptance
Self-Discovery
Self-Identity

Genre

Coming-Of-Age
Drama
Romantic Drama

Audiences

Lgbtq+
Teenagers
Teens
Young Adults

Titles

Center Of My World
Centro do Meu Mundo
Die Mitte der Welt
Le centre du monde
我的觸男日記
센터 오브 마이 월드

Awards

Best Director
Best Screenplay
Nominated For Golden George

Critical Reception

Positive Reviews
Praise For Performances

Festivals

Moscow International Film Festival
Munich International Film Festival

Reception

Critical Acclaim
Critical Praise
Festival Screenings
Film Festival
Mixed Reception

Production Countries

Austria
Germany

Release Year

2016
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