Toni Erdmann (2016)

Toni Erdmann: Directed by Maren Ade. With Sandra Hüller, Peter Simonischek, Michael Wittenborn, Thomas Loibl. A practical joking father tries to reconnect with his hard working daughter by creating an outrageous alter ego and posing as her CEO’s life coach.

“Thereu0026#39;s just something really magical about this film. I had heard so much praise bestowed upon it but had never really read anything about its premise or plot. I found it to be a very lovely, touching, and brilliant drama, although it also functions as a comedy in more ways than one. I think the real gift of the film is that itu0026#39;s able to be so touching and charming without actually trying to be overly cute and sentimental. The screenplay does so many things and takes so many turns for us to keep on going on this ride with the lead characters. Peter Simonischek and especially Sandra Huller are really fantastic and give us here one of the best pairings of 2016. This is a film to cherish and adore and I really hope it finds an audience. Iu0026#39;m sure it will and I canu0026#39;t wait to see it again.”