@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
The State I Am In
Clara and Hans are left-wing terrorists who have been sought by police for almost fifteen years. Their increasingly rebellious daughter Jeanne begins to pose a threat to their security when she falls in love with a boy she meets on the beach.
Quick Stats
6.8
TMDB Rating
67
Votes
1h 46m
Runtime
$3.0M
Budget
—
Box Office
—
Return
Key Crew
DirectorChristian Petzold
WriterChristian Petzold
CinematographyHans Fromm
ComposerStefan Will
EditorBettina Böhler
Production DesignKlaus-Dieter Gruber
Produced by
Schramm FilmHRARTE
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Julia Hummer
Jeanne
Barbara Auer
Clara
Richy Müller
Hans
B
Bilge Bingul
Heinrich
Rogério Jacques
Dieb
M
Maria João
Concierge
V
Vasco Machado
Policeman
N
Noberto Paula
Racket
Bernd Tauber
Achim
Katharina Schüttler
Paulina
Günther Maria Halmer
Klaus
Inka Löwendorf
Girl at School
M
Manfred Möck
Teacher
M
Marc Sönnichsen
Heinrich's Friend
Ingrit Dohse
Restaurant Manager
