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Schlamassel

2023 · 112 min Drama
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

Germany, late 90s: Johanna is an intern at a local newspaper and is struggling with the death of her grandmother. In addition to her grief, she is burdened by conflict with her family after she angrily confronts her uncle, who is only interested in his inheritance, at the funeral. She seeks balance by throwing herself headlong into her work. In the process, she comes across an old photograph of a concentration camp guard named Anneliese Deckert. With this find, she hopes to advance her journalistic career: Johanna tracks down the now 80-year-old, but does not expect to meet her entire family on the spot, nor does she expect the fuss the photo causes.

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Year 2023
Country Germany
Genre Drama
Director Sylke Enders
Runtime 112 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.5/10 (3 votes)

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The film constructs a delicate parallel between the protagonist's personal grief and the collective trauma of history, relying on a quiet, almost documentary-like visual language. It explores an ethical dilemma through slow, deliberate immersion rather than dramatic confrontation.

What lingers after viewing is not a judgment, but a profound unease about how memory is inherited and how personal loss intersects with historical accountability. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Sylke Enders

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Watch in a focused, quiet setting to absorb the film's weighty silences and nuanced performances.

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