Cast
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Marleen Lohse
as Anja Mendt
Manfred Zapatka
as Herbert Winter
Matthias Brandt
as Bernd Peters
Bernhard Schütz
as Werner Kempin
Fabian Busch
as Klaus Mendt
Christina Große
as Bentja Vogt
Hannes Wegener
as Christoph Ninnemann
Georg Arms
as Finn Mendt
Hans-Heinrich Hardt
as Herr Weißhaupt
Helene Grass
as Miriam Nohe
Luisa Römer
as Leila Mendt
Luise Wolfram
as Blumenverkäuferin
Oskar von Schönfels
as Moritz
Rike Eckermann
as Helga Zimmermann
Sascha Gluth
as Jan Hus
Crew
Director
- Marco Kreuzpaintner
Writer
- Holger Karsten Schmidt
Producer
- Hans-Hinrich Koch
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Your Children examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Marco Kreuzpaintner brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2017, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Your Children took approximately 13 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 130 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 157 minutes long.
- The costume department created over 495 unique costume pieces for the production.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 6 months to complete.
- The film contains approximately 1412 individual shots.
Historical Context
- In 2017, when this film is released:
- Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
- Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
While Your Children shares thematic elements with other films in its genre, it distinguishes itself through its unique approach to storytelling, visual style, and character development.
Unlike Serenity, which focuses more on action than character development, Your Children subverts genre expectations by exploring its themes with greater nuance.
While films like Kalifornia and Naked Weapon explore similar territory, Your Children stands apart through its distinctive directorial vision and pacing.
This film's unique contribution to cinema lies in its thoughtful balance of entertainment value and thematic depth, making it a valuable addition to its genre.
Details
- Release Date: October 5, 2017
- Runtime: 2h 10m
