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Je suis Karl

  • 2021
  • 12
  • 2h 6m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
1.7K
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Jannis Niewöhner and Luna Wedler in Je suis Karl (2021)
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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.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.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.

  • Director
    • Christian Schwochow
  • Writer
    • Thomas Wendrich
  • Stars
    • Luna Wedler
    • Jannis Niewöhner
    • Milan Peschel
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    1.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Christian Schwochow
    • Writer
      • Thomas Wendrich
    • Stars
      • Luna Wedler
      • Jannis Niewöhner
      • Milan Peschel
    • 21User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations total

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    Luna Wedler
    Luna Wedler
    • Maxi Baier
    Jannis Niewöhner
    Jannis Niewöhner
    • Karl
    Milan Peschel
    Milan Peschel
    • Alex Baier
    Edin Hasanovic
    Edin Hasanovic
    • Ante
    Anna Fialová
    Anna Fialová
    • Jitka
    Fleur Geffrier
    Fleur Geffrier
    • Odile Duval
    Aziz Dyab
    Aziz Dyab
    • Yusuf
    Marlon Boess
    Marlon Boess
    • Pankraz
    Victor Boccard
    Victor Boccard
    • Didier
    Mélanie Fouché
    Mélanie Fouché
    • Inès Baier
    Elizaveta Maximová
    Elizaveta Maximová
    • Isabel
    Johann-Christof Laubisch
    • Französischer Rapper 'Yung H4T3'
    Valery Tscheplanowa
    Valery Tscheplanowa
    • Schulleiterin Mosig
    Anne-Marie Ponsot
    • Grand-Mère
    Tabea Bettin
    • Katharina Reithler
    Ruzica Hajdari
    • Franziska Behring
    Marie Kühn
    • Pia
    Vanessa Loibl
    • Junge Frau auf Balkon
    • Director
      • Christian Schwochow
    • Writer
      • Thomas Wendrich
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    User reviews21

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    6OJT

    The Youth of Europe - comes with a warning, don't let bad reviews stop you seeing it

    I take the bad reviews here are due to this film either not are being understood, or that some refuse to take it in - the danger of youth wanting to change society from what it is today, maybe drastically. It's not a coincidence this film is made by Germans. It comes with a warning.

    A reference to this film would be The Wave, which is filmed both by Amercans and Germans, based on a true story.

    This movie starts off very interesting, and within 15 minutes I'm sold.

    We see a young couple driving across the border into Germany hiding a refugee which they smuggle in. Then we wind maybe 20 years forward, where we see the same family being freak hit by a terrorist attack. And this leads to us following the daughter Maxi and father being left broken. The daughter is being approached by journalists and others, among them a very charming an pretty young man, in whom she involves.

    The film is well mde, but doesn't overexplain. It's down to you as a viewer to decide what you see. I think many modern viewers watch movies while they look at their mobile phones. This makes them need aoverexplaining to get the point of a movie. They are easily confused by narratives and jumps in time.

    This film gives warnings. Warnings which makes me think of the environmental movement more than nazi- or terrorist-movements, but this is fiction which comes with a warning, put into an interesting story. Just watch it with an open mind!
    9billbostonick

    Smart, profound with great plot

    The story slowly grows into a great pathos architected in a very smart way with feelings and weaknesses exploited in directions that are unexpected first and amazingly obvious in the aftermaths.

    Drawing on the fears that are often attributed to immigrants, it could be easy to trigger an avalanche effect among the populations of western Europe (and maybe the western world in general) by using the new media in a poisonous way.

    This movie is simply genius and does a great job in alerting possible escalations that make you think of how the same situations that brought to the second world war can be made possible today in a different sauce.
    9xxdaisyxbonesxx

    so so underrated

    Besides the fact that the acting is just beyond magnificent, the whole story is shocking. I literally cried at least three times while watching & I'm definitely going to rewatch.

    Some people might think it shows a way too one-sided perspective, but if you think about it a little it's actually a lot deeper.

    The film shows that extremism can come from all sides & can be equally dangerous & dangerous. Instrumentalization goes undetected for too long & not everything you think is really right. Complex thinking is important.

    I rated 9/10 stars because the age restriction should be significantly higher in my opinion. Young people could be misinfluenced & misguided if they do not understand the message.
    9bastienquewet-77191

    A movie that will make you think

    Let's first start with the most important thing: don't look at the rating.

    First, look at the comment and you'll understand why the general rating is so low: people obviously didn't get it and decided to put a 1/10 just because of it.

    The truth is: this movie is a very good one.

    People say the acting is bad: I hope those saying that are actually producers, actors, writers because: how can they judge ? Especially knowing the actors have both very good references, as well as the creator.

    People say the story is bad: well if you don't get the details and the story behind, maybe.

    But if you do, what a movie!

    The true face of the far-right, far from what you would initially think. How someone can come from an extreme and reach the total opposite due to a single event.

    The kind of movie that will make you think about the society, politics, and maybe even yourself.
    8pumpjackdude

    It's a movie designed to entertain

    It seems difficult for so many to watch a movie these days simply to be entertained. I found the acting, story line and production to be top-notch. It's not a documentary folks. Just enjoy it!

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    • Trivia
      Film debut of Aziz Dyab.
    • Quotes

      Karl: What matters most to you?

      Maxi Baier: Trust. What is the worst thing in the world for you?

      Karl: To die for no reason.

      Maxi Baier: And the best?

      Karl: To die with purpose.

    • Soundtracks
      Für die Nachbarskinder
      Written by Aziz Dyab

      Performed by Aziz Dyab

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    • Release date
      • September 23, 2021 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • Czech Republic
    • Official sites
      • Negativ Film (Czech Republic)
      • Official Instagram
    • Languages
      • German
      • French
      • English
      • Arabic
      • Czech
    • Also known as
      • Je Suis Karl
    • Filming locations
      • Prague, Czech Republic
    • Production companies
      • Pandora Films
      • Negativ Film
      • Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 6 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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