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Requiem (2006)
Director: Hans-Christian Schmid
Cast: Sandra Hüller, Burghart Klaußner, Imogen Kogge, Anna Blomeier
Runtime92 min
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Michaela, an epileptic, enrolls in college to study education. She goes off her medication and soon begins hearing voices and seeing apparitions that tell her to avoid religious objects, although she is devoutly Roman Catholic. One priest scoffs at the idea that Michaela could be possessed by demons, but a younger pastor arranges an exorcism for the young woman.
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Requiem (2006), directed by Hans-Christian Schmid, is a critically acclaimed drama that explores the psychological and spiritual turmoil of a young woman with epilepsy. While the film has received positive reviews from critics, its exploration of themes like mental illness and religious possession has made it a somewhat divisive and challenging watch for some audiences. The film has not received major awards recognition, but its strong performances and thoughtful storytelling have resonated with many viewers, earning it a respectable 7.1/10 rating on IMDb.
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Requiem from 2006, directed by Hans-Christian Schmid, offers a compelling exploration of mental illness and spirituality through the nuanced performance of Sandra Hüller as an epileptic college student. This psychological drama blends reality and the supernatural, providing a thought-provoking look at the intersection of faith and mental health.
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Requiem is a 2006 German drama film directed by Hans-Christian Schmid. It stars Sandra Hüller as Michaela Klingler, a woman with epilepsy, believed by members of her church to be possessed. The film avoids special effects or dramatic music and instead presents documentary-style film making, which focuses on Michaela's struggle to lead a normal life, trapped in a limbo which could either represent demonic possession or mental illness.
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