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Mr. Kaplan

  • 20142014
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  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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Mr. Kaplan (2014)
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HD. A grumpy old man sees opportunity when he learns of a mysterious German man he suspects is a Nazi in hiding.HD. A grumpy old man sees opportunity when he learns of a mysterious German man he suspects is a Nazi in hiding.HD. A grumpy old man sees opportunity when he learns of a mysterious German man he suspects is a Nazi in hiding.
IMDb RATING
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932
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  • Director
    • Álvaro Brechner
  • Writer
    • Álvaro Brechner
  • Stars
    • Héctor Noguera
    • Néstor Guzzini
    • Rolf Becker
Top credits
  • Director
    • Álvaro Brechner
  • Writer
    • Álvaro Brechner
  • Stars
    • Héctor Noguera
    • Néstor Guzzini
    • Rolf Becker
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 3User reviews
    • 50Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 14 wins & 19 nominations

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    Trailer Mr.KAPLAN, A FiLM BY ALVARO BRECHNER  (w. English subtitles)
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    Héctor Noguera in Mr. Kaplan (2014)
    Héctor Noguera in Mr. Kaplan (2014)
    Rolf Becker and Héctor Noguera in Mr. Kaplan (2014)
    Héctor Noguera and Néstor Guzzini in Mr. Kaplan (2014)
    Héctor Noguera and Néstor Guzzini in Mr. Kaplan (2014)
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    Álvaro Brechner in Mr. Kaplan (2014)
    Héctor Noguera, Álvaro Brechner, and Néstor Guzzini in Mr. Kaplan (2014)
    Álvaro Brechner in Mr. Kaplan (2014)

    Top cast

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    Héctor Noguera
    Héctor Noguera
    • Jacobo Kaplanas Jacobo Kaplan
    Néstor Guzzini
    • Wilson Contrerasas Wilson Contreras
    Rolf Becker
    Rolf Becker
    • Julius Reich, The Germanas Julius Reich, The German
    Nidia Telles
    • Rebeca Kaplanas Rebeca Kaplan
    Nuria Fló
    • Lottieas Lottie
    Leonor Svarcas
    • Estrellaas Estrella
    Gustavo Saffores
    • Isaac Kaplanas Isaac Kaplan
    Hugo Piccinini
    • Eliasas Elias
    Cesar Jourdan
    • Carlosas Carlos
    • (as César Jourdan)
    Jorge Bolani
    • Kilgmanas Kilgman
    Augusto Mazzarelli
    • Weinsteinas Weinstein
    Adela Dubrá
    • Sheilaas Sheila
    Roberto Suárez
    • Ernestoas Ernesto
    Anouk Ogueta
    • Mimi Weinsteinas Mimi Weinstein
    Gabriel Kaplan
    Gabriel Kaplan
    • Lejmanas Lejman
    • Director
      • Álvaro Brechner
    • Writer
      • Álvaro Brechner
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Official submission of Uruguay to the best foreign language film category of the 87th Academy Awards 2015.
    • Goofs
      While the german is on the ship's deck unconscious and handcuffed, scenes with him in full sun and in shadow, alternate.
    • Quotes

      Isaac Kaplan: Why did you call us?

      Rebeca Kaplan: Dad... Do you know what Dad's doing?

      Elias: Yeah.

      Isaac Kaplan: Mom, let him. A couple of cigarettes at this point...

      Rebeca Kaplan: He's also smoking?

      Elias: Mom, we didn't want you to worry...

      Rebeca Kaplan: First he wants to kidnap a Nazi to take him to Israel, and on top of that, smoking?

      Isaac Kaplan: Say that again?

      Elias: Mom, where is Dad?

    • Soundtracks
      SS in Uruguay
      Written and Performed by Serge Gainsbourg

    User reviews3

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    Top review
    8/10
    Uruguay's Oscar submission is fun and thoughtful on the values of past and purpose.
    Uruguay's submission for Best Foreign Language Film Mr. Kaplan is certainly a treat for any ticket holders. It's a film that takes itself seriously enough to have weight and depth to its characters and themes, but not seriously enough to still have fun while doing it. After all, the plot is about two men; one an ageing Jew in an existential crisis and the other a defeated but kind-hearted ex-cop and their plot to kidnap an escaped Nazi putting him to trial in Israel for his past crimes. It examines the value of this salvation and confronts the demons that haunt our past.

    With director Álvaro Brechner's pair of bumbling amateur detectives, Mr. Kaplan feels Alexander Payne-esque with its quirky but grounded sense of humour and a human substance to a slick cinematic style. That's the balancing act that the film achieves that makes it a cut above the rest. It bounces between the two key characters and its main plot with ease, slowly developing and progressing their motivations. While setbacks in other films can feel unsatisfying, Mr. Kaplan makes those stalling moments feel essential to creating a richer more meaningful picture.

    However, it's more sprightly than Payne's work, and delightfully so. It's unafraid to break rules as a homage to Western showdown demonstrates the friction between its protagonist and antagonist, and Jean-Pierre Jeunet type montages deliver colorful exposition. Fortunately, it never feels indulgent, and that's thanks to how it always brings up the profound ideas on the meaning of our lives during the farce. What is a life well lived? What if the thing we were meant to do with our lives was in our final years? It's almost a comforting idea.

    Héctor Noguera's titular protagonist Jacob Kaplan gives a great nuanced and sympathetic performance despite the character's suspicious and mean-spirited nature. Although he's motivated by a vague vengeance, his compassion for others show the human beneath. However, the film's most valuable player is Néstor Guzzini as Contreras, Kaplan's partner in his mission and chauffeur. Guzzini brings a gentle and tender weight to a character downtrodden too often and makes it easy to invest in his plight. They make a wonderful twosome, both in their comic and tragic moments.

    Sometimes the film can feel too silly as it reaches for obvious gags, but most of the humour is natural and dry. While its final stretches are quite rocky compared to the rest, it recovers nicely and justifies itself in a quietly poignant way. It's a really attractive and finely produced film with sizzling blues and golds in the photography, particularly at the very tempting beaches. I would not be surprised to see it up on the Kodak theatre podium beating this year's popular grittier contenders based on how easy and rewarding Mr. Kaplan is to watch. I'd be cheering for it anyhow.

    8/10

    Read more @ The Awards Circuit (http://www.awardscircuit.com/)
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    • Release date
      • August 6, 2014 (Uruguay)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • Uruguay
      • Germany
    • Official sites
      • Memento Films International (France)
      • Menemsha Entertainment (United States)
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • Yiddish
    • Also known as
      • Kaplan
    • Filming locations
      • Montevideo, Uruguay
    • Production companies
      • Baobab Films
      • Salado
      • Razor Film Produktion GmbH
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $203,009
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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