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Wikipedia article




'Der Bunker' is a 2015 German horror-comedy film by Nikias Chryssos, in his feature film directorial debut. The film had its world premiere on 7 February 2015 at the Berlin International Film Festival and was released to DVD, Blu-ray, and VOD, alongside a limited theatrical release, in December of the same year.

Filming for 'Der Bunker' took place in an abandoned house in Kleinmachnow and of the film, Chryssos has stated that despite the film's absurd nature it is also a serious film, which he felt was personalized in the characters of Klaus and the Student.

Plot



The film centers upon a nameless student (Pit Bukowski) who has rented a room at a lake-side home with the expectation that he will find peace and quiet. However, when he arrives, he finds that the room was far from what he was expecting, as the home is actually a bunker, but he chooses to stay despite this. Soon after, his bizarre landlords (Oona von Maydell and David Scheller) begin to insist that he tutor their son Klaus (Daniel Fripan), who they believe will become President of the United States, despite being born in Germany. Stranger still is their insistence that an alien lives within the mother's leg and that Klaus is only 8 years old, despite looking far older.

Cast



* Pit Bukowski as Student

* Daniel Fripan as Klaus

* Oona von Maydell as Mother

* David Scheller as Father

Reception



Critical reception has been positive and Collider felt that the movie was "A unique piece of work, 'Der Bunker' is twisted yet engaging, abstract and parabolic, funny yet flippant." 'The Hollywood Reporter' praised the film, writing "Though the storys anything but realistic, this doesnt mean that it has nothing to say; Chryssoss well-paced screenplay suggests something, for example, about the dangers of burdening a child with unrealistic expectations, such as the parents insistence on Klaus's preparation for his future in the White House (the fact he's a German citizen is the least of this kid's problems, as Klaus can't even remember the capitals of Belgium and France)." Exberliner also praised the film, calling it "Funny, horrifying, theatrical, abstract, allegorical, and mysterious."

Awards

*'Next Wave Award for Best Film' at Fantastic Fest (2015, won)

*'Prix du Jury' at the Mauvais Genre Film Festival (2015, won)

*'Prix du Jury de la Critique' at the Mauvais Genre Film Festival (2015, won)

*'Jury Award for Best Actor - International Film' at the Fantaspoa International Fantastic Film Festival (2015, won - Daniel Fripan)

*'Honorable Mention' at Lund International Fantastic Film Festival (2015, won)

*'Best Director' at Ithaca International Fantastic Film Festival (2015, won)

*'Best Film' at La Mano Festival (2016, won)

References




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