I Was at Home, But explained

I Was at Home, But
Director:	Angela Schanelec
Starring:	Franz Rogowski
Cinematography:	Ivan Marković
Country:	Germany
Language:	German
Gross:	$14,026^[1] ^[2]

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]

Plot

The film follows the existential conflict between a mother and teachers over a 14-year-old student returning home after being missing for a week.^[6]

Cast

• Maren Eggert as Astrid
• Clara Möller as Flo
• Jakob Lassalle as Phillip
• Franz Rogowski as Lars
• Alan Williams as Herr Meisner
• Devid Striesow as Gertjan
• Lilith Stangenberg as Claudia

Reception

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of based on 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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: I Was at Home, But . . 13 March 2020.
2. Web site: Ich war zuhause, aber (2019) - Financial Information . . 13 March 2020.
3. Web site: Selection for Competition and Berlinale Special Completed . berlinale . 17 January 2019.
4. Web site: Berlin Film Festival 2019: Nadav Lapid's 'Synonyms' Wins Golden Bear . Variety . 17 February 2019.
5. Web site: Spain's 'Fire Will Come' Wins Mar del Plata Film Festival . The Hollywood Reporter. 18 November 2019.
6. Web site: I Was at Home, But. Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. .