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'''''Toni Erdmann''''' is a 2016 German comedy [[drama film]] directed, written and co-produced by [[Maren Ade]]. The film was selected to compete for the [[Palme d'Or]] at the [[2016 Cannes Film Festival]].<ref name="IW">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiewire.com/article/cannes-live-stream-2016-film-festival-lineup-list |title=2016 Cannes Film Festival Announces Lineup |accessdate=14 April 2016 |work=IndieWire}}</ref><ref name="VarCannes">{{cite web |url=http://variety.com/2016/film/festivals/cannes-film-festival-official-selection-lineup-2016-1201753269/ |title=Cannes 2016: Film Festival Unveils Official Selection Lineup |accessdate=14 April 2016 |work=Variety}}</ref> This is the third feature film by Ade. It was selected as the German submission for the [[Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film]] at the [[89th Academy Awards]].<ref name="Germany">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oscars-germany-selects-toni-erdmann-922802 |title=Oscars: Germany Selects 'Toni Erdmann' for Foreign-Language Category |last=Roxborough |first=Scott |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=25 August 2016 |accessdate=25 August 2016}}</ref>
'''''Toni Erdmann''''' is a 2016 German comedy [[drama film]] directed, written and co-produced by [[Maren Ade]]. The film was selected to compete for the [[Palme d'Or]] at the [[2016 Cannes Film Festival]].<ref name="IW">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiewire.com/article/cannes-live-stream-2016-film-festival-lineup-list |title=2016 Cannes Film Festival Announces Lineup |accessdate=14 April 2016 |work=IndieWire}}</ref><ref name="VarCannes">{{cite web |url=http://variety.com/2016/film/festivals/cannes-film-festival-official-selection-lineup-2016-1201753269/ |title=Cannes 2016: Film Festival Unveils Official Selection Lineup |accessdate=14 April 2016 |work=Variety}}</ref> This is the third feature film by Ade. It was selected as the German submission for the [[Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film]] at the [[89th Academy Awards]].<ref name="Germany">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oscars-germany-selects-toni-erdmann-922802 |title=Oscars: Germany Selects 'Toni Erdmann' for Foreign-Language Category |last=Roxborough |first=Scott |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=25 August 2016 |accessdate=25 August 2016}}</ref>

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Toni Erdmann
File:Toni Erdmann.jpg
Film poster
Directed byMaren Ade
Written byMaren Ade
Produced by
  • Maren Ade
  • Jonas Dornbach
  • Janine Jackowski
Starring
CinematographyPatrick Orth
Edited byHeike Parplies
Production
company
Komplizen Film
Distributed byNFP marketing & distribution
Release dates
  • 14 May 2016 (2016-05-14) (Cannes)
  • 14 July 2016 (2016-07-14)

  • 14 July 2016 (2016-07-14) (Germany)
  • 14 July 2016 (2016-07-14)
Running time
162 minutes
CountryGermany
Box office$3,879,451[1]

Toni Erdmann is a 2016 German comedy drama film directed, written and co-produced by Maren Ade. The film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.[2][3] This is the third feature film by Ade. It was selected as the German submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards.[4]

Plot

An older man begins to play pranks on his adult daughter in order to reconnect with her.

Cast

Development

The character of Winfried was loosely based on Ade's own father who wore a pair of fake teeth she gave him as a gag gift to play practical jokes.[5]

The film was originally accepted into the less prestigious Un Certain Regard section of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. The night before the press conference in April Ade and her producer received an email that the film had been selected to compete for the Palme d'Or.[6]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.[2][3] The film was originally accepted into the less prestigious Un Certain Regard section of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. The night before the press conference in April Ade and her producer received an email that the film had been selected to compete for the Palme d'Or.[7] Shortly after, Sony Pictures Classics and Soda Pictures acquired U.S,Latin American and UK distribution rights to the film, respectively.[8][9]

The film went onto screen at the Sydney Film Festival,[10] Karlovy Vary International Film Festival,[11] The film will also screen at the Toronto International Film Festival,[12] and the New York Film Festival,[13]

The film was released in Germany on 14 July 2016.[14] and is scheduled to be released in the United States on 25 December 2016.[15]

Awards and nominations

The film won the FIPRESCI Award for Best Film In Competition at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.[16]

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Ref(s)
Brussels Film Festival 24 June 2016 Golden Iris Award Maren Ade Won [17]
RTBF TV Prize for Best Film Maren Ade Won
Best Screenplay Award Maren Ade Won
Cannes Film Festival 21 May 2016 FIPRESCI Award Maren Ade Won [16]
22 May 2016 Palme d'Or Maren Ade Nominated
Palić Film Festival 22 July 2016 Golden Tower for Best Film Maren Ade Won [18]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Toni Erdmann". The Numbers. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help); Unknown parameter |http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/default.htm?id= ignored (help)
  2. ^ a b "2016 Cannes Film Festival Announces Lineup". IndieWire. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Cannes 2016: Film Festival Unveils Official Selection Lineup". Variety. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  4. ^ Roxborough, Scott (25 August 2016). "Oscars: Germany Selects 'Toni Erdmann' for Foreign-Language Category". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  5. ^ Roxborough, Scott. "Cannes: 'Toni Erdmann' Director Maren Ade Wants a Subsidy Quota for Women Filmmakers (Q&A)". Retrieved 18 May 2016.
  6. ^ Etienne, Sorin. "Maren Ade: «Mon père n'est jamais allé aussi loin que Toni Erdmann»". Retrieved 18 May 2016.
  7. ^ Etienne, Sorin. "Maren Ade: «Mon père n'est jamais allé aussi loin que Toni Erdmann»". Retrieved 18 May 2016.
  8. ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (15 May 2016). "Sony Pictures Classics Buys Cannes Competition Film 'Toni Erdmann'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  9. ^ Roxbourough, Scott (19 May 2016). "Cannes: Competition Crowdpleaser 'Toni Erdmann' Sells Wide". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  10. ^ "Toni Erdmann". Sydney Film Festival. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  11. ^ "Toni Erdmann". Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  12. ^ Nolfi, Joey (27 July 2016). "Toronto Film Festival 2016: Magnificent Seven, La La Land to screen". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  13. ^ Cox, Gordon (9 August 2016). "New York Film Festival Loads 2016 Main Slate With Festival-Circuit Favorites". Variety. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  14. ^ "FILMFEST MÜNCHEN to open with "Toni Erdmann"". Film Fest-Muechen.de. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  15. ^ "Toni Erdmann". Sony Pictures Classics. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  16. ^ a b Hopewell, John. "Cannes: 'Toni Erdmann' Wins Fipresci Competition Award". Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  17. ^ "Brussels Film Festival: Toni Erdmann remporte le Golden Iris du meilleur film". 24 June 2016.
  18. ^ "Toni Erdmann wins at the European Film Festival Palić". 25 July 2016.
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