In 1908 Berlin, two men have their eye on a widow, who is bringing up three children on her own..
Is it worth your time? If you like movies that feel like a dusty photograph found in an attic, Familie Schimek is a decent way to kill an afternoon. It is not for the person who needs constant movement or high-stakes drama. If you enjoy character studies or just want to see what 1908 Berlin felt like on screen, pull up...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"Is it worth your time? If you like movies that feel like a dusty photograph found in an attic, Familie Schimek is a decent way to kill an afternoon. It is not for the person who needs constant movement or high-stakes drama. If you enjoy character studies or just want to see what 1908 Berlin felt like on screen, pull up a chair. Honestly, the pacing is a bit like a Sunday stroll. You either lean into it, or you get bored real quick. It’s sweet, but it’s not exactly groundbreaking. The vibe is......"
Fritz Odemar
Gustaf Kadelburg, Reinhold Meißner, Max Wallner
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