I Was at Home, But (German: Ich war zuhause, aber) is a 2019 German drama film directed by Angela Schanelec. It was selected to compete for the Golden Bear at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival.[3] At Berlin, Schanelec won the Silver Bear for Best Director.[4] The film also competed at the 34th Mar del Plata International Film Festival, where Schanelec was awarded with the Silver Ástor for Best Director.[5]
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Directed by | Angela Schanelec |
Written by | Angela Schanelec |
Starring | Franz Rogowski |
Cinematography | Ivan Marković |
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Country | Germany |
Language | German |
Box office | $14,026[1][2] |
The film follows the existential conflict between a mother and teachers over a 13-year-old student returning home after being missing for a week.[6]
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 88% based on 32 reviews. The site's critical consensus reads, "I Was at Home, But... withholds easy gratification, but viewers who settle into its austere rhythms will be rewarded with a story rich with meaning."[6]
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