The room in the mirror
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| Original title | The room in the mirror |
| Country of production | Germany |
| original language | German |
| Publishing year | 2007 |
| length | 105 minutes |
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| Director | Rudi Gaul |
| script | Rudi Gaul, Heiko Voss |
| production | Rudi Gaul, Isabella von Klass , Florian Nöhbauer |
| music | Konstantin Wecker |
| camera | Christian Hartmann |
| cut | David Purviance |
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The room in the mirror is a German film by the director Rudi Gaul . The 2007 film by Schattengewächs Filmproduktion GmbH has been distributed by MFA + Filmdistribution eK since 2009
Plot, set, atmosphere
The drama tells the story of a Jewish doctor Luisa, who was hidden by her husband Karl in a room on the top floor during the National Socialist era . The film, which was shot in a demolition house, takes place in a single room, while the outside world is only accessible through words and noises, such as the conversations of the Nazi couple Niedermeyer in the neighboring apartment, or a shooting scene in front of the window as well as the reports of the few visitors and through dialogues can be experienced in front of the door. Later, the resistance fighter and friend of the husband Judith found shelter in the room. Through the erotic tension between the women in the situation of isolation, persecution and danger, the film experiences an additional dimension as well as through fantasies and fantastic elements in which the leading actress loses herself.
It is remarkable how carefully the director shows the attempts of the main character to maintain beauty, style and civilization in the isolated and shabby attic, be it through clothing, shoes or cutlery, be it through books or lipstick. In addition to the acting performance of the leading actress, the use of a 1930s aesthetic and a shift in color tones play a role.
criticism
"Claustrophobic, surreal chamber play that makes up for its low budget with its imaginative and suggestive staging."
Awards
- 2009: Award for Best Newcomer Film Five Lakes Film Festival
- 2009: Nomination of the Max Ophüls Prize
- 2009: Nomination First Filmmakers Award Mostra del Cinema Sao Paulo
music
Part of the authentic 1930s feeling is also the music composed by Konstantin Wecker , who also took on the speaking role of Nazi Niedermeyer.
Web links
- The room in the mirror in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- The room in the mirror at filmportal.de
- The room in the mirror at the production company Schattengewächs Filmproduktion GmbH
- The room in the mirror at MFA + Filmdistribution eK
- Review by Peter Gattung at Kino-Zeit
- Review by Alexandra Belopolsky, Jüdische Allgemeine