
Je suis Karl
Directed by Christian Schwochow
Produced by Negativ, Pandora Films
A dark, paranoia-soaked thriller about a grieving teenager unknowingly drawn into the orbit of right-wing extremists responsible for her family's destruction.
An explosion sends fear and terror through Berlin. Young Maxi's home is reduced to rubble and ashes, burying her mother and little brothers. Only she and her father survive the terrorist bomb attack. When she happens to meet the charismatic Karl, who tells her about a conference for young people in Prague, she seizes the opportunity to flee Berlin and her grieving father. The political movement behind the meeting claims to be working for a better Europe. Maxi has no idea how close the murderers really are to her family.
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Questions people ask
Is Je suis Karl sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is Je suis Karl scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is Je suis Karl violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is Je suis Karl easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Does Je suis Karl end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
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Conventional, and it does not land.
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Like Je suis Karl
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Je suis Karl
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Je suis Karl, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Je suis Karl, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Je suis Karl, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































