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Fatherland

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A pop singer (Gerulf Pannach) from East Germany goes west to find his exiled father and expand his career.

Critics Reviews

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Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com 10/20/2020
2.5/5
It's difficult to become invested in Pannach's ordeal when he's curiously dispassionate and irritatingly casual as the film's central subject. Go to Full Review Nathanael Hood The Retro Set 12/28/2018
4/10
...this attempt to prove the universality of political oppression regardless of doctrine approaches hyperbolic absurdity. Go to Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 08/28/2004
4/5
A sophisticated political film directed by Ken Loach. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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01/02/2010 down-played emotions, realistic.. i liked the style. See more 10/20/2009 Very intelligent little film and though one of Ken Loach's more unknown work, highly recommended to everyone. See more 10/21/2007 Despite the dodgy acting, this film presents some fascintating perspectives on the perceived relationship between capitalism and freedom. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Ken Loach

Director

Gerulf Pannach

Klaus Ditterman

Fabienne Babe

Emma de Baen

Sigfrit Steiner

Drittemann

Cristine Rose

Lucy Bernstein

Robert Dietl

Lawyer
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Movie Info

Synopsis A pop singer (Gerulf Pannach) from East Germany goes west to find his exiled father and expand his career.
Director
Ken Loach
Producer
Raymond Day
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 30, 2016
Runtime
1h 50m