Ich War Zuhause, Aber Sonata Premiere [UPDATED]

It avoids traditional "cause-and-effect" storytelling. Technical Details Language: German. Runtime: 105 minutes.

The film is a leading example of the Berlin School style. Ich war Zuhause, Aber Sonata Premiere

The film ( Ich war zuhause, aber ), directed by Angela Schanelec , premiered at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) on February 12, 2019 . Premiere & Reception Award: Schanelec won the Silver Bear for Best Director . It avoids traditional "cause-and-effect" storytelling

A 13-year-old boy returns home after disappearing for a week. directed by Angela Schanelec

The film explores the mother's grief and emotional paralysis.

Reviews highlighted its minimalist dialogue and elliptical narrative.

Reinhold Vorschneider (frequent Schanelec collaborator).