Leben lassen

2011
29m

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Irina Rybakova, a Russian woman of 55 years, lives illegally in Germany, working as a 24-hour-caretaker - in the home of Johann Kreutz, who was in Russia 67 years ago, as a commanding SS-Unt... Read allIrina Rybakova, a Russian woman of 55 years, lives illegally in Germany, working as a 24-hour-caretaker - in the home of Johann Kreutz, who was in Russia 67 years ago, as a commanding SS-Untersturmfuehrer. Today, suffering from severe dementia, he demands immense around-the clock... Read allIrina Rybakova, a Russian woman of 55 years, lives illegally in Germany, working as a 24-hour-caretaker - in the home of Johann Kreutz, who was in Russia 67 years ago, as a commanding SS-Untersturmfuehrer. Today, suffering from severe dementia, he demands immense around-the clock caretaking.

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Natalia Bobyleva

Irina Rybakova

Horst Sachtleben

Johann Kreutz

Jasmin Schwiers

Julia Kreutz

Director
- Felix Charin
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- Felix Charin
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10dazurael

minimalistic but powerful

I saw this film at the 2011 Hofer Filmtage, Germany. I have been going to that film festival for some years now and it is rare that I see a young filmmaker's work that touches me as profoundly as this one did. Quiet and minimalistic, but nonetheless powerful. The film tells the story of a woman from Russia, who has to work 24/7 as a caretaker for an old former SS officer suffering from dementia or Alzheimer. I found it a very interesting perspective, seeing a man who may have killed many people during his time as an SS-officer now live an ordinary live in his small home. It really makes you think.

I liked especially how the music was being used in the film. It was almost like the music became a character of its own, telling us part of the story. Also remarkable the work of the actors, especially Natalia Bobyleva does her part brilliantly. I also think the camera did a very nice job and the lighting is very moody, very unique.

Great work.