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Forgive Me, Father

2020·Movie
22min

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, society, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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The short film "Forgive Me, Father" takes the viewer back to the year 1966. Germany is divided. Not far from East Berlin, 10-year-old Thomas grows up with his grandmother. It soon becomes clear that there is nothing normal about his family. As a small boy, he has to witness his mother being committed to a psychiatric institution for unknown reasons. This event haunts the boy up to his present. Plagued by a strong longing for his father, who emigrated to West Germany even before the construction of the German Wall, he plans his escape, which radically changes not only his life but also that of the border guard Johannes Bauer. Through his inner conflict between morality and conviction, the framework of his world view begins to collapse. Tossed back and forth between the extremes, the viewer becomes witness to a true story that makes one think.
East GermanyFamily SeparationComing-of-Age DramaPsychological TraumaPolitical IntrigueCold War EraMorality and ConvictionHistorical ContextHuman Cost

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Is Forgive Me, Father worth watching?

77
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Forgive Me, Father?

0 h 22 min

Forgive Me, Father runs 0 h 22 min.

What language is Forgive Me, Father in?

GermanEnglish

It was made in German, with some English.

In how many countries can I watch Forgive Me, Father?

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