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How I Taught Myself to Be a Child

2019·Movie
2h 20min
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
IMDb6.6

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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

Paul Silberstein, youngest son of an urbane but deeply strange old Austrian dynasty of confectionery millionaires, discovers the power of love and humor - and also his own extraordinary ability to shape his realities. Based on the motives of the short story with the same name by André Heller.
Quirky Coming-of-AgeAustrian Family SagaMagical RealismEccentric CharactersLove and HumorDreamlike QualityGentle and WhimsicalPower of ImaginationNostalgic Tone

Crew

Directed by:
Rupert Henning
Written by:
André Heller, Rupert Henning, Uli Brée
Composed by:
Kyrre Kvam

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is How I Taught Myself to Be a Child worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is How I Taught Myself to Be a Child?

2 h 20 min

How I Taught Myself to Be a Child runs 2 h 20 min.

Is How I Taught Myself to Be a Child based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is How I Taught Myself to Be a Child in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Austria.

In how many countries can I watch How I Taught Myself to Be a Child?

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