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What to Do in Case of Fire? (2001)

"Their friendship was over, and that's just the beginning."

6.220011h 41mDE
ThrillerDramaComedyActionRomance

Directed by Gregor Schnitzler

Rating

6.2/10

Runtime

1h 41m

Language

DE

Release

November 1, 2001

Director

Gregor Schnitzler

Official Trailer

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Overview

The humorous and touching story of six former creative anarchists who lived as house squatters in Berlin during its heyday in the 80s when Berlin was still an island in the middle of the former East Germany. At the end of the 80s, they went their separate ways with the exception of Tim and Hotte, wh...

Cast

Til Schweiger

Til Schweiger

Tim

Doris Schretzmayer

Doris Schretzmayer

Flo

Sebastian Blomberg

Sebastian Blomberg

Maik

Nadja Uhl

Nadja Uhl

Nele

Matthias Matschke

Matthias Matschke

Terror

Martin Feifel

Martin Feifel

Hotte

Klaus Löwitsch

Klaus Löwitsch

Manowsky

Devid Striesow

Devid Striesow

Henkel

Barbara Philipp

Barbara Philipp

Pritt

Aykut Kayacık

Aykut Kayacık

Bülent

Hubert Mulzer

Hubert Mulzer

Polizei Chef

Oliver Mommsen

Oliver Mommsen

Konrad

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into What to Do in Case of Fire? (2001), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The humorous and touching story of six former creative anarchists who lived as house squatters in Berlin during its heyday in the 80s when Berlin was still an island in the middle of the former East Germany. At the end of the 80s, they went their separate ways with the exception of Tim and Hotte, who have remained true to their ideals and continue to fight the issues they did as a group. In 2000, with Berlin as Germany's new capital, an event happens forcing the group out of existential reason to reunite and, ultimately, come to terms with the reason they separated 12 years ago.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of What to Do in Case of Fire?. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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