Vatersland

2020·Movie
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, a real life story, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

An emotional journey back to the 50s and 60s: Through photos and film footage from her childhood, the 48-year-old filmmaker Marie remembers growing up in bourgeois post-war Germany. Marie is once again confronted with the early death of her mother and the excessive demands of her conservative father. He has no understanding for her and deports her to a Catholic girls' boarding school. A youth characterized by constant rebellion against the mustiness of the post-war years and against a society that expects one thing above all from girls: to smile nicely into the camera and under no circumstances direct the film themselves!
Personal DocumentaryPost-War GermanyFamily TraumaDaughter's PerspectiveHistorical ReflectionEmotional JourneySocietal ExpectationsRebellion & ResiliencePsychological Depth

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Is Vatersland worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

Is Vatersland based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Vatersland in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany, Belgium.

In how many countries can I watch Vatersland?

3ATCHDE

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