Über-Ich und Du (2014)
Release Year: 2014
Nation: Austria, Germany, Switzerland
Alternative Title: Superegos, Super ego, Ole Kohle Curt, Wandelsterne, Szuperegók
Director: Benjamin Heisenberg
Writer: Benjamin Heisenberg, Josef Lechner
Production & Genre
Story
Nick Gutlicht, a book dealer who illegally sells valuable books and owes money to various criminals, hides out in the mansion of renowned philosopher Curt Ledig. Nick takes on the job as Curt's watchdog while Curt works on his presentation for an upcoming symposium. This unconventional arrangement leads to an unusual relationship between the two men. Curt sees Nick as a fascinating research subject and subjects him to peculiar therapy sessions, while Nick sees this as an opportunity to fund his debts by stealing from Curt's extensive library. Their unconventional living situation leads them both through tumultuous times.
Summary
Über-Ich und Du (2014), directed by Benjamin Heisenberg, is a comedy-drama film that explores the unlikely friendship between two men from different worlds. The story revolves around Nick Gutlicht, a book dealer turned criminal, and Curt Ledig, an aging philosopher struggling with memory loss and kitchen phobia. Set in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, the film juxtaposes these two characters' lives and personalities, creating a unique dynamic that challenges both men's perspectives. While plot details are limited in the provided sources, it is clear that the film uses humor and drama to explore themes of companionship, self-discovery, and personal growth.
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