I'm The Father (2002)
Marco and Melanie, a young married couple, are living a life of passion, chaos, and all the little frustrations of everyday existence. Their love for each other seems like a beacon on heavy seas. But career pressure, burned toast, and dirty laundry are eroding all tenderness, and they never seem to find enough time for their six-year-old son, Benny, either. Their world is about to fall apart when Melanie moves out, taking Benny with her. She files for divorce, and Marco makes a decision that is not only going to change his own life. He suddenly discovers his own unique way of being a father … I’m the Father is a modern portrait of a generation which appears to fail its own ambitions: After all, how do you combine a job, children, love and all the other challenges of everyday life – without giving yourself up in the process? And then what happens when positions become entrenched and a divorce seems inevitable?
Cast
- Ezra-Valentin Lenz - Benny Krieger
- Sebastian Blomberg - Marco Krieger
- Maria Schrader - Melanie Krieger
- Ulrich Noethen - Nico Ellermann
- Marion Kracht - Marcos Assistentin Christa
- Hanns Zischler - Dr. Beilenberg
- Christiane Paul - Ilona
- Rosel Zech - Ruth, Melanies Mutter
- Paul Frielinghaus - Nico Ellermanns Sohn
- Rolf Zacher - Peter Krieger
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I'm The Father about?
- Marco and Melanie, a young married couple, are living a life of passion, chaos, and all the little frustrations of everyday existence. Their love for each other seems like a beacon on heavy seas. But career pressure, burned toast, and dirty laundry are eroding all tenderness, and they never seem to find enough time for their six-year-old son, Benny, either. Their world is about to fall apart when Melanie moves out, taking Benny with her. She files for divorce, and Marco makes a decision that is not only going to change his own life. He suddenly discovers his own unique way of being a father … I’m the Father is a modern portrait of a generation which appears to fail its own ambitions: After all, how do you combine a job, children, love and all the other challenges of everyday life – without giving yourself up in the process? And then what happens when positions become entrenched and a divorce seems inevitable?
- Who directed I'm The Father?
- I'm The Father was directed by Dani Levy.
- Who stars in I'm The Father?
- I'm The Father stars Ezra-Valentin Lenz, Sebastian Blomberg, Maria Schrader, Ulrich Noethen, Marion Kracht, Hanns Zischler.
- How long is I'm The Father?
- I'm The Father has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- Where was I'm The Father produced?
- I'm The Father was produced in Germany.