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My Brother's Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot

Original title: Mein Bruder heisst Robert und ist ein Idiot
  • 2018
  • 3h
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
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My Brother's Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot (2018)
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Robert and Elena are twins entangled in a tale of puberty, philosophy and sexuality.Robert and Elena are twins entangled in a tale of puberty, philosophy and sexuality.Robert and Elena are twins entangled in a tale of puberty, philosophy and sexuality.

  • Director
    • Philip Gröning
  • Writers
    • Philip Gröning
    • Sabine Timoteo
  • Stars
    • Josef Mattes
    • Julia Zange
    • Urs Jucker
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    • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    422
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Philip Gröning
    • Writers
      • Philip Gröning
      • Sabine Timoteo
    • Stars
      • Josef Mattes
      • Julia Zange
      • Urs Jucker
    • 3User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    Josef Mattes and Julia Zange in My Brother's Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot (2018)
    Josef Mattes and Julia Zange in My Brother's Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot (2018)
    Josef Mattes and Julia Zange in My Brother's Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot (2018)
    Josef Mattes and Julia Zange in My Brother's Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot (2018)
    Julia Zange in My Brother's Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot (2018)
    My Brother's Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot (2018)
    Josef Mattes and Julia Zange in My Brother's Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot (2018)
    Urs Jucker, Josef Mattes, and Julia Zange in My Brother's Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot (2018)
    Josef Mattes and Julia Zange in My Brother's Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot (2018)
    Josef Mattes and Julia Zange in My Brother's Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot (2018)
    Susanne Wuest at the photocall for 'My Brother Robert" at the 69th Int Film Festival Berlin, 2018 Berlinale

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    Josef Mattes
    • Robert…
    Julia Zange
    • Elena…
    Urs Jucker
    Urs Jucker
    • Erich…
    Stefan Konarske
    • Adolf…
    Zita Aretz
    • Cecilia
    Karolina Porcari
    Karolina Porcari
    • Lehrerin
    Daniel Zillmann
    Daniel Zillmann
    • Dicker Mann
    Alicia Seyding
    • Partykid
    Moritz Leu
    • Partykid
    Patricio Wiedermann
    • Partykid
    Tom Gramenz
    • Partykid
    David Zimmerschied
    David Zimmerschied
    • Kunde der Elena will
    Vitus Zeplichal
    • Kunde 100 Euro
    Nico Kreuzer
    • Florian
    Henry Arnold
    Henry Arnold
    • Porschefahrer
    Susanne Wuest
    Susanne Wuest
    • Frau des Porschefahrers
    Oskar von Schönfels
    • Robert
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    • …
    • Director
      • Philip Gröning
    • Writers
      • Philip Gröning
      • Sabine Timoteo
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      Shot in the summer of 2013, though not released until 2018.

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    10/10
    Absolutely stunning philosophical adventure
    This is the type of film that enables its viewers to completely immerse oneself in it. The great length of the film, nearly 3 hours, is essential because of its trancendental properties. If you want to watch it, you have to be open-minded. The beautiful cinematography, the very talented actors and the discussed philosophical issus ("What is time?") create an unforgetful enhancing experience.
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    • Release date
      • November 22, 2018 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • France
      • Switzerland
    • Official sites
      • The Match Factory (Germany)
      • W-film (Germany)
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • My Brother Robert
    • Filming locations
      • Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Philip-Gröning-Filmproduktion
      • Bavaria Pictures
      • L Films
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    • Runtime
      3 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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