Hammerman Ikon

Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

Toni Erdmann
2016
****
Director: Marin Ade
Cast: Peter Simonischek, Sandra Hüller, Ingrid Bisu, Michael Wittenborn, Thomas Loibl, Trystan Pütter, Hadewych Minis, Lucy Russell, Vlad Ivanov, Victoria Cocias

Ines Conradi is a high-flying career woman who has no life outside her work. Her father Winfried, an insatiable practical joker, travels to Bucharest to cheer her up, whether she wants it or not. Marin Ade's third feature is unusual but genuinely original. Her film is at once heart-warmingly moving and uncomfortably funny. This long and slow-paced gem derives its humour from awkward social moments, which may not be everyone's cup of tea. Peter Simonischek and Sandra Hüller give wonderful performances.