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Je suis Karl streaming

2021 Movie Germany, Czechia Drama, Romance, Thriller 126 min FSK 12
By: Christian Schwochow With: Luna Wedler, Milan Peschel, Anna Fialová, Jannis Niewöhner, Edin Hasanović

Maxi, the survivor of a terrorist attack, joins the beguiling student Karl and becomes part of a European youth movement; one that aims for nothing less than seizing power.

Filmium rating
50%

Festival Achievements

Deutscher Filmpreis 2021
Nominations:
Bester Spielfilm • Beste männliche Hauptrolle • Beste männliche Nebenrolle • Beste weibliche Hauptrolle
Berlin International Film Festival 2021
Selections:
Berlinale Special Gala 2021

Mood

Dramatic
Intense
Melancholic
Reflective
Serious
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Christian Schwochow
Thomas Wendrich
Jannis Niewöhner
Aziz Dyab
Edin Hasanović
Luna Wedler
Milan Peschel
Fleur Geffrier
Anna Fialová

Cinematic Technique

Close-Up
Emotive
Naturalistic

Pace

Deliberate
Measured
Reflective

Style

Character-Driven
Dramatic
Visual Storytelling

Time-Period

2020S
Contemporary

Central Conflict

Family Revenge
Love And Loyalty
Political Radicalization

Characters

Family Victims
Right-Wing Leader
Young Woman

Ending

Ambiguous
Confrontation With Extremism

Historical Context

Contemporary
Post-2010S

Key Plot Points

Joining Extremist Movement
Personal Transformation
Terrorist Bombing

Plot

Family Tragedy
Personal Tragedy
Political Conflict
Radicalization
Right-Wing Movement
Terror Attack Aftermath
Tragic Love

Setting

Berlin
Contemporary
European Youth Movement
Germany
Socio-Political

Shooting Location

Berlin
European Cities

Theme

Family Loss
Loss
Love
Political Extremism
Political Ideology
Radicalization

Genre

Drama
Emotional
Political Drama
Political Thriller

Audiences

Adults
Drama Enthusiasts
Politically Engaged
Social Issue Enthusiasts
Young Adults

Titles

I Am Karl
Je suis Karl
新欧洲计划

Reception

Berlin International Film Festival
Critical Recognition

Production Countries

Germany

Release Year

2021
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