Andrea Gets a Divorce explained

Andrea Gets a Divorce
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Director:Josef Hader
Starring:Birgit Minichmayr
Cinematography:Carsten Thiele
Editing:Roland Stöttinger
Runtime:93 minutes
Country:Austria
Language:German

Andrea Gets a Divorce (German: '''Andrea lässt sich scheiden''') is a 2024 Austrian drama film directed by Josef Hader. The film starring Birgit Minichmayr tells the story of rural policewoman Andrea, who wants a divorce and become a detective inspector in the city, but gets involved in a hit-and-run after a birthday party her drunken husband runs out in front of her car.[1]

It was selected in the Panorama section at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival and was screened on 18February 2024.[2]

Cast

Production

The film co-financed by the Austrian Film Institute, Film Fund Vienna, Film Location Austria and State of Lower Austria, is the second feature film by Josef Hader after 2017 comedy film Wild Mouse. In addition to direction he has written script and played the role of the religious teacher Franz in the film.[3]

The film was shot from 9 May 2022 to 24 June 2022 in Lower Austria.

Release

Andrea Gets a Divorce had its world premiere on 18 February 2024, as part of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, in Panorama.[4] [5]

Berlin-based Pluto Film Distribution Network has taken on world sales rights for the film.[6]

It was released theatrically on 23 February in Austria[7] and on 29 February 2024 in Germany.[8]

It was screened at the Festival of Austrian Films on 6 April 2024.[9]

Reception

Susanne Gottlieb reviewing the film at Berlinale for Cineuropa wrote, "Josef Hader’s tragicomedy tells the story of a small-town policewoman who aspires to become something more, while running into unforeseen challenges."[10]

Accolades

AwardDateCategoryRecipientResult
Berlin International Film Festival25 February 2024Panorama Audience Award for Best Feature FilmJosef Hader[11]
Festival of Austrian Films8 April 2024Grand Diagonale Prize of the Province of Styria – Feature Film[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Saoirse Ronan-Starrer 'The Outrun' Leads Berlin Panorama Lineup . Scott Roxborough . . 14 December 2023 . 16 December 2023. en.
  2. Web site: The Panorama strand of the Berlinale to open with Levan Akin's Crossing . Davide. Abbatescianni . 17 January 2024. 27 January 2024 . . en.
  3. Web site: Berlinale's Panorama unveils first wave of 2024 titles . Tim . Dams . 14 December 2023 . 16 December 2023 . ScreenDaily. en.
  4. Web site: Berlin: Saoirse Ronan, Danielle Deadwyler & Paapa Essiedu Titles Set For Panorama Sidebar. Deadline. Zac. Ntim. 14 December 2023. 16 December 2023.
  5. Web site: Andrea Gets a Divorce . Berlinale . 6 February 2024 . 6 February 2024.
  6. Web site: Pluto Film takes on sales for Josef Hader’s Berlin Panorama title ‘Andrea Gets A Divorce’ (exclusive). Tim . Dams . 5 February 2024. 20 February 2024 . ScreenDaily. en.
  7. Web site: Andrea lässt sich scheiden Feature Film Drama . Austrian Film Institute . 14 December 2023 . 16 December 2023. en.
  8. Web site: Andrea lässt sich scheiden Feature Film Drama . Crew United . 14 December 2023 . 16 December 2023. en.
  9. Web site: Andrea is getting a divorce . 6 April 2024. 4 May 2024. Festival of Austrian Films. en.
  10. Web site: Review: Andrea Gets a Divorce . Susanne . Gottlieb . 21 February 2024. 21 February 2024 . Cineuropa . en.
  11. Web site: Berlinale Unveils Full Panorama, Forum & Generation Line-Ups With New Films By Nathan Silver, Levan Akin, André Téchiné & Bruce LaBruce. Deadline. Melanie . Goodfellow. 17 January 2024. 27 January 2024.
  12. Web site: Diagonale Awards. 8 April 2024. 4 May 2024. Festival of Austrian Films . en.

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