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Agnes and His Brothers

2004 · 115 min

A bittersweet, character-driven tragi-comedy that balances sharp social satire with genuine empathy for its flawed, searching characters.

Tagline: ... on the way to happiness
Overview: Focuses on three very different siblings, all searching for happiness. Hans-Jörg is a sex addicted librarian, who is interested in young students. Werner is a successful politician with a dysfunctional family. Agnes, a trans woman, works as a table dancer in a night club. The three brothers just have one thing in common: their longing for a happy life.
How it feels: Melancholic, satirical, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, family, loneliness, sexuality
Content: Strong sexual content and language. Mild violence. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
family
loneliness
sexuality
ambition
Places: big city
workplace
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex strong