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Subject 101
Germany 2022
produced by Chris Krueger, Billy Plymouth (executive) for K24/7, Megalomania
directed by Tom Bewilogua
starring Cem-Ali Gültekin, Guntbert Warns, Guido Föhrweißer, Antonio Wannek, David Berton, Janina Elkin, Youssef Maghrebi, Gianna Valentina Bauer, Meryem Gültekin, Neil Malik Abdullah, Tino Führer, Tim Quathamer, Gero Grimm, Erhan Savas, Adrian Maier, Massieh Abdul, Sali Landricina, Ali Rasouldzadegan, Uwe Wichmann, Mathias Wichmann
written by Tom Bewilogua, music by Gordon Krei
review by Mike Haberfelner
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All 101 (Cem-Ali Gültekin) wanted was a job, preferably something
legal, above-the-counter. But of course, he's an immigrant in a country
whose language he hardly speaks, and he's presently without a home - so
when Zekko (Antonio Wannek) offers him work as a courier at his security
company and a (just about) decent place to live at, 101 is in no
position to turn it down. Sure, the job sounds dodgy, but since it pays
for his living, 101 doesn't even ask what the bags he's to deliver contain
- and then he gets shot at, passes out, and when he comes to in his own
apartment, the wound's not only been taken care of but is also almost
healed. As weird as this is, it's also a good thing. That said though,
this event also triggers violent tendencies in 101 he didn't know he even
had, and before long he begins to wonder whether his mind is actually his
own ... Now one thing up front, Subject 101 isn't
exactly an easy watch, it doesn't immediately open itself up to the
viewer, in large parts relies on hints and associations and leaves much to
one's own interpretation - which in this case is a good thing, too, as it
gets the viewer more engaged in the on-screen goings-on, keeps one
guessing and coming up with one's own solutions. And a very stylish
no-nonsense directorial effort very beautifully carries the film that,
again, might not be for everyone, but is a very rewarding cinematic
experience for those inclined.
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review © by Mike Haberfelner
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