You Tell Me
2020 | 102 min | Drama
Silke is pushed off a bridge yet survives. There is no trace of an assailant. The police suspect that the crime was a random attack by a drunk person.
Michael Fetter Nathansky
DirectorMichael Fetter Nathansky is a German director and screenwriter. He studied directing at the Film University Babelsberg Konrad Wolf and gained early attention with his short films, which already displayed a distinctive style combining realism with subtle absurd humor.
He made his feature film debut with Sag du es mir (Tell Me About It, 2019), establishing himself as a distinctive voice in contemporary German auteur cinema. The film was screened at international festivals and blends understated humor with a sensitive observation of relationships and communication.
Nathansky’s work is characterized by precise dialogue, offbeat everyday situations and a strong focus on interpersonal dynamics. He is considered part of a younger generation of German filmmakers who explore contemporary life through a minimalist yet idiosyncratic cinematic approach.
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