Gieselmann (2021)

How do you become who you are? Dirk Gieselmann believes that it's through the insults you experience. And after many years, he called those who robbed him of the feeling that he was something special.

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How do you become who you are? Through the slights one experiences, believes freelance journalist and author Dirk Gieselmann. One late evening, he is alone in his apartment. His camera is set up in front of him, with which he records himself. In doing so, he first introduces himself personally and announces that he will call three people. In the telephone calls that follow, he confronts his interlocutors with long-ago encounters, experienced ruthlessness and the accusation that they drove him out of the paradise of childhood. That evening, he wants to know what the reasons were for the slights and hopes to be able to make sense of them. He realizes that his childhood has finally come to an end and remembers the world of thoughts that surrounded him when he was a little boy. Then he receives an unexpected call from his family.

Director: Rainer Bärensprung, Robin Epkenhans
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 33 min
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Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Budget: $3,700
Original Language: de

Themes

Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Nostalgic Memories and the Past

Keywords

test of courage, romance, family, humiliation, childhood, found footage, social conflict

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More Films by Director: Rainer Bärensprung, Robin Epkenhans
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gieselmann about?
How do you become who you are? Through the slights one experiences, believes freelance journalist and author Dirk Gieselmann. One late evening, he is alone in his apartment. His camera is set up in front of him, with which he records himself. In doing so, he first introduces himself personally and announces that he will call three people. In the telephone calls that follow, he confronts his interlocutors with long-ago encounters, experienced ruthlessness and the accusation that they drove him out of the paradise of childhood. That evening, he wants to know what the reasons were for the slights and hopes to be able to make sense of them. He realizes that his childhood has finally come to an end and remembers the world of thoughts that surrounded him when he was a little boy. Then he receives an unexpected call from his family.
Who directed Gieselmann?
Gieselmann was directed by Rainer Bärensprung, Robin Epkenhans.
Who stars in Gieselmann?
Gieselmann stars Stephan Möller-Titel, Theresa Berlage, Mirko Thiele, Fritzi Oster, Maureen Havlena, Emma Johanna Bergann.
How long is Gieselmann?
Gieselmann has a runtime of 33m (33 minutes).
What genre is Gieselmann?
Gieselmann is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Gieselmann?
Gieselmann had a budget of $3,700.
Where was Gieselmann produced?
Gieselmann was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of Gieselmann?
The themes of Gieselmann include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.