I have kind of a problem with this film. Definitely it's good drama but honestly, I have no idea why many people perceive it as a comedy. Ok, some of the scenes are remotely funny but while I've heard opinions that people almost died with laughter watching this, for me it was a truly sad film and I read somewhere that the cast thought of it the same way. Don't get me wrong, I usually love such weird and original humour but this time the sadness and feeling of loneliness were overbearing.
And for sure it was good. The gradual storytelling, getting to know the characters, I won't complain about the screentime because it's worth it and I didn't feel like it was tedious or forced. But my problem is: I have a real, total antipathy against Toni/Winfried. I understand his will to connect with the daughter and show her "life" but the way he is trying to achieve that is so irritating and without respect towards his daughter's life.
The final scene also left me with mixed feelings about his behaviour throughout the film One second he tells Ines that life is all about cherishing moments, and then he leaves for A CAMERA? Really? It's like he left Ines AGAIN, all alone and waiting as, I've felt, it's been for a majority of her life. Maybe that's the whole point of his character?
The film is really well directed and I recommend it to everyone, it's just a matter of perception of the main characters (really well acted, especially Huller was amazing) and their behaviour.
