For me, it was always clear that Toni Erdmann is more a film about what globalization, capitalism, does with private relationships much more than making a "political" film. It's more interesting to raise questions, because I don't feel in a position to "make a statement" with the film. Toni Erdmann comes from a completely different generation then his daughter, it's the post-war generation, they were very politically engaged. They raised their children with a lot of human worldviews, sent them out in the world believing in a world without borders.
You can change so many things in your life, but you cannot change where you come from. It's something that you have to deal with: the role everybody … - Maren Ade
You can change so many things in your life, but you cannot change where you come from. It's something that you have to deal with: the role everybody …
- Maren Ade
I had the feeling I had to stay focused on what's lying under. A big part of the story in Toni Erdmann happens on the sub-level. On the surface, a lo… - Maren Ade
I had the feeling I had to stay focused on what's lying under. A big part of the story in Toni Erdmann happens on the sub-level. On the surface, a lo…
Politically, the world economy really depends on consultants. Because it's also, in a way, an outsourcing of responsibility. They can say, "Yeah, the… - Maren Ade
Politically, the world economy really depends on consultants. Because it's also, in a way, an outsourcing of responsibility. They can say, "Yeah, the…
A family is something very static and hard to escape, so everybody has a certain role over the years, no matter if you like it or not. - Maren Ade
A family is something very static and hard to escape, so everybody has a certain role over the years, no matter if you like it or not.
I always do casting for every role, even if it's just one sentence. I like to work with theater actors because they're used to a process. I think fil… - Maren Ade
I always do casting for every role, even if it's just one sentence. I like to work with theater actors because they're used to a process. I think fil…
With every enemy, when you get closer you understand much more, or the picture dissolves. - Maren Ade
With every enemy, when you get closer you understand much more, or the picture dissolves.
We with Komplizen Film believe very much in the writer-director and in the freedom of a filmmaker. I think it's always good to be involved where you … - Maren Ade
We with Komplizen Film believe very much in the writer-director and in the freedom of a filmmaker. I think it's always good to be involved where you …
Father-daughter has a lot of layers, I find. - Maren Ade
Father-daughter has a lot of layers, I find.
For me, it was always clear that Toni Erdmann is more a film about what globalization, capitalism, does with private relationships much more than mak… - Maren Ade
For me, it was always clear that Toni Erdmann is more a film about what globalization, capitalism, does with private relationships much more than mak…
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