There is a time and a place for different types of art. And with film, that still holds true. Sure, we cover big blockbusters with harebrained plots and heaps of CGI. Those are fine when you want to unwind and maybe escape. But sometimes, the very best that film has to offer is a work that challenges the viewer, daring you to take the leap into the unknown and maybe not get the answers you were expecting or hoping for. If that excites you, then you’re in for a treat with the new film “I Was At Home, But…”
As seen in the new trailer, which we are presenting exclusively to our readers, “I Was At Home, But…” isn’t a film for those hoping to have everything spelled out. Angela Schanelec has crafted an excellent film that expects the viewer to have questions and maybe not get all the answers. But in the end, you’re okay with it because you have experienced something completely unique and poured from the creative mind of a true auteur.
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We were lucky enough to see the film at last year’s New York Film Festival, and in our review, we said, “‘I Was At Home, But…’ is not a film for anyone who needs fixed meaning or resolution, but is a welcome pleasure for those who enjoy the freedom to make their own connections from Schanelec’s hall of mirrors.”
The film stars Maren Eggert, Jakob Lassalle, Clara Möller, and Franz Rogowski. ‘Home’ is written and directed by Angela Schanelec, who is probably best known for her films “The Dreamed Path,” “Bridges of Sarajevo,” and “Marseille.”
“I Was At Home, But…” opens on February 14 at Film at Lincoln Center in New York City and February 28 at Laemmle Royal in Los Angeles. You can watch the exclusive trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
I WAS AT HOME, BUT… tells the story of Astrid (Maren Eggert), a forty-something mother of two, struggling to regain her balance in the wake of her husband’s death. Her adolescent son Phillip (Jakob Lassalle) disappeared for a week and now that he has returned, he faces disciplinary action at school and his toe requires amputation. As new questions confront Astrid from every angle, even simple activities like buying a bicycle or engaging with a work of art, are fraught with unexpected challenges.