Benni

Original title: Systemsprenger

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7.8/10

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Benni, age 9, bounces among institutions that cannot tackle her outbursts. She wants to move in with her mother--who cannot handle her wild daughter. After Micha is hired, Benni slowly opens... Read allBenni, age 9, bounces among institutions that cannot tackle her outbursts. She wants to move in with her mother--who cannot handle her wild daughter. After Micha is hired, Benni slowly opens up and attaches herself to him.Benni, age 9, bounces among institutions that cannot tackle her outbursts. She wants to move in with her mother--who cannot handle her wild daughter. After Micha is hired, Benni slowly opens up and attaches herself to him.

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IMDb RATING

7.8/10

16K

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See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 37 wins & 27 nominations total

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8AnnaPrehler

My favorite movie at the Berlinale

This movie was really impressive, especially considering that it is the director's first feature film. Helena Zengel, who plays Benni, is such an excellent actress and she can go very far as an actress if she continue in that way. Can't wait what she is doing next.

8safsurfer

Very REAL Portrayal of very REAL Conditions

If this film is hard to stomach, or sit through, or you had to close your eyes and hold your ears through tough parts.....then this film succeeded in its main task of showcasing very real and difficult to treat psychiatric conditions. It can be a little rough to watch at times but also heart warming too so it won't be a total downer the entire time. If you find this film a worthy watch then check out 'Mommy' 2014 to see how this progresses. I rated this an 8, for good, but you'll have to see for yourself to be a fair judge.

8lau_ka_ki_davis

EUFF good recommended

I'm glad I watched this movie in Hong Kong. It reminds me how I overcome my broken childhood by myself. Problem families should have more concerns and facilities for their children. Children will grow up happily and become strong adults. This's a lovely German movie. Thank you.

10berlinhimmel

One of the best German movies in the last years

I saw the world premiere of this movie at the 69. Berlinale and I was really surprised about it. I'm so happy to see, that some rare German Directors can create much better stuff than the typical Till Schweiger comedy movies. This movie is totally different, very intensiv and emotional. I wished we will get more of this in the future.

10mandy-1

Stunning Portrayal of an Out of Control Child

I saw this at the Palm Springs Film Festival. It was so real I had to remind myself it was a theatrical film, not a documentary, when it was over. It's raw and moving, flawlessly directed, edited and above all acted. Not easy to view but so well worth it. It's been a week and I still think about it. I imagine it will be in indy theaters before long. If you get a chance and like truly unique films, go see it!

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Trivia
Germany's official submission to the International Feature Film category of the 92nd Academy Awards.

Quotes
Dr. Schönemann: Back in school already?
Bernadette 'Benni' Klaaß: Nope.
Erzieher Wolfgang: She's still suspended.
Bernadette 'Benni' Klaaß: It's for retards, anyway.
Dr. Schönemann: Give it a chance, You're a smart kid.
Bernadette 'Benni' Klaaß: I know.
Dr. Schönemann: What do you want to be?
Bernadette 'Benni' Klaaß: An educator.

Crazy credits
The end credits include annotations which appear to be handwritten. For example the credit for the catering is commented with "war lecker" (German for "was tasty").