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A Young Man with High Potential

  • 20182018
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
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Adam Ild Rohweder in A Young Man with High Potential (2018)
This disturbing psychological thriller follows a reclusive young man's desperate desire for sex and human contact. Piet (Adam Ild Rohweder) is a brilliant grad student but also painfully shy and socially inept. His lonely and sexually frustrated existence changes when he is forced to partner on a school project with the pretty and outgoing Klara (Paulina Galazka). As they spend time together, Piet misinterprets her friendly personality and awkwardly professes his love to her. When Klara rejects his advance, Piet retreats into himself, becoming more obsessed with his "love" until one night when he drugs Klara and attempts to have sex with the unconscious woman, but when she begins to fight him off, he reacts in a violent way. What follows is a very long and horrifying aftermath that sends the man down a dark and despicable path. A disquieting tale reminiscent of the works of Lars von Trier and Michael Haneke
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When the brilliant but sexually inexperienced computer science student PIET is turned down by bright and beautiful KLARA, he is deeply hurt. He takes a dose of a sleep medication, leading to... Read allWhen the brilliant but sexually inexperienced computer science student PIET is turned down by bright and beautiful KLARA, he is deeply hurt. He takes a dose of a sleep medication, leading to a tumultuous night during which he loses his innocence in more ways than one.When the brilliant but sexually inexperienced computer science student PIET is turned down by bright and beautiful KLARA, he is deeply hurt. He takes a dose of a sleep medication, leading to a tumultuous night during which he loses his innocence in more ways than one.
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
911
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  • Director
    • Linus de Paoli
  • Writers
    • Anna de Paoli
    • Linus de Paoli
  • Stars
    • Adam Ild Rohweder
    • Paulina Galazka
    • Pit Bukowski
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  • Director
    • Linus de Paoli
  • Writers
    • Anna de Paoli
    • Linus de Paoli
  • Stars
    • Adam Ild Rohweder
    • Paulina Galazka
    • Pit Bukowski
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    • 19User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Paulina Galazka in A Young Man with High Potential (2018)
    Pit Bukowski and Adam Ild Rohweder in A Young Man with High Potential (2018)
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    Adam Ild Rohweder in A Young Man with High Potential (2018)
    Adam Ild Rohweder in A Young Man with High Potential (2018)
    Adam Ild Rohweder and Paulina Galazka in A Young Man with High Potential (2018)
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    Adam Ild Rohweder in A Young Man with High Potential (2018)
    Adam Ild Rohweder in A Young Man with High Potential (2018)

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    Adam Ild Rohweder
    Adam Ild Rohweder
    • Pietas Piet
    Paulina Galazka
    Paulina Galazka
    • Klaraas Klara
    Pit Bukowski
    Pit Bukowski
    • Alexas Alex…
    Amanda Plummer
    Amanda Plummer
    • Keturaas Ketura
    Laurence Roothooft
    Laurence Roothooft
    • Kylieas Kylie…
    Vania Bajdarova
    • Nathalieas Nathalie…
    Sheraz Khan
    • Delivery Boyas Delivery Boy
    Prodromos Antoniadis
    • Karadimosas Karadimos…
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      • Linus de Paoli
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      • Anna de Paoli
      • Linus de Paoli
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    • Quotes

      Klara Koslowski: You know... under different circumstances...

      Piet Carnell: What circumstances?

      Klara Koslowski: Don't you get the point?

      Piet Carnell: That I'm unfuckable.

      Klara Koslowski: Jesus, Piet! I'm trying to make peace with you! It's not my fault that nobody found the way into your rat cage to fuck you.

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    8/10
    My Review Of "A Man With High Potential"
    The story is a slow burn, straight forward psychological drama that, much like the title character, spirals into darkness and horror. The thriller elements are subtle at first and the build up never really climaxes beyond the initial pace. But you know something bad is going to happen, you feel it in the small, nuanced mannerisms of Rowheder's character. There is a foreboding atmosphere that lingers through nearly every scene.

    The casting choices here are brilliant choices. Especially Adam Ild Rohweder as Piet. He seems a little too comfortable and at ease in this character. A chilling, somewhat antisocial, seemingly harmless guy with a dark shadow nesting in his mind. It is a great performance. The rest of the acting feels just as natural. These are developed personas that breathe organically.

    The horror comes. It takes a moment to manifest, but it hits hard. It isn't sensationalized, or glorified violence. There is no real embrace of exploitation. Everything is done carefully and almost authentically. More to the point of showing a bit more realism. That said, you can almost sense that this guy could have gone completely torture porn in his deprevity had it not been for the internal conflict taking place.

    Overall "A Young Man With High Potential" is a wonderfully done, chilling psychological drama. The horror only exists pleonastically so don't think this is exploitation cinema. It is more reserved than one expects, but it is still a fully conceptualized downward spiral into a horrific event. The film is shot nicely and the practical effects and dark atmosphere, combined with a strong, timeless story make this movie worth watching.
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    • Release date
      • September 17, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Germany
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gelecek Vaad Eden Genç Bir Adam
    • Filming locations
      • Berlin, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Hahn Film AG
      • Schattenkante
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,623
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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