Im Glück (Neger) (2006)

Over seven years, director Thomas Heise revisits five young actors from his 2007 Berlin staging of Heiner Müller’s “Anatomy Titus.” At irregular intervals, he asks them to film their everyday lives and articulate their hopes. The footage is deliberately fragmentary and non-linear: there is no smooth narrative or causal thread. Among them, 22-year-old Sven, whose apprenticeship, naval stint, dishonorable discharge, and failed relationships leave him convinced “nothing comes next”, becomes the focal point of this long-term observation. Invoking Müller’s own outsider declaration - “I am a Negro” - the film offers a stark, uncompromising portrait of aimless youth while Heise probes his role as documentarian.

Director: Thomas Heise
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
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Screenplay

Music: Bendrik Muhs
Editing: Mike Gürgen
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Im Glück (Neger) about?
Over seven years, director Thomas Heise revisits five young actors from his 2007 Berlin staging of Heiner Müller’s “Anatomy Titus.” At irregular intervals, he asks them to film their everyday lives and articulate their hopes. The footage is deliberately fragmentary and non-linear: there is no smooth narrative or causal thread. Among them, 22-year-old Sven, whose apprenticeship, naval stint, dishonorable discharge, and failed relationships leave him convinced “nothing comes next”, becomes the focal point of this long-term observation. Invoking Müller’s own outsider declaration - “I am a Negro” - the film offers a stark, uncompromising portrait of aimless youth while Heise probes his role as documentarian.
Who directed Im Glück (Neger)?
Im Glück (Neger) was directed by Thomas Heise.
How long is Im Glück (Neger)?
Im Glück (Neger) has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is Im Glück (Neger)?
Im Glück (Neger) is a Documentary film.
Where was Im Glück (Neger) produced?
Im Glück (Neger) was produced in Germany.