If you're hunting for a quiet afternoon escape, something that feels like a warm, slightly dusty blanket, Wenn Mutter nicht zuhause ist might just hit the spot. Folks who appreciate a certain vintage charm in their cinema, maybe a bit of old German humor, will probably get a kick out of it. Anyone expecting explosions ...
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"If you're hunting for a quiet afternoon escape, something that feels like a warm, slightly dusty blanket, Wenn Mutter nicht zuhause ist might just hit the spot. Folks who appreciate a certain vintage charm in their cinema, maybe a bit of old German humor, will probably get a kick out of it. Anyone expecting explosions or a super tight, modern plot should definitely look elsewhere, though. Seriously, this isn't for them. 🎬 Leonie Duval, as the titular 'mother,' has this *wonderful* way of looki..."
Fritz Servos
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1934 · IMDb —
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