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2024 Austrian film by Josef Hader From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Andrea Gets a Divorce (German: Andrea lässt sich scheiden) is a 2024 Austrian drama film directed by Josef Hader. The film starring Birgit Minichmayr tells the story of rural policewoman Andrea, who wants a divorce and become a detective inspector in the city, but then gets involved in a hit-and-run when her drunken husband runs out in front of her car after a birthday party.[1]
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| German | Andrea lässt sich scheiden |
| Directed by | Josef Hader |
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| Starring | Birgit Minichmayr |
| Cinematography | Carsten Thiele |
| Edited by | Roland Stöttinger |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | Austria |
| Language | German |
It was selected in the Panorama section at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival and was screened on 18 February 2024.[2]
The film co-financed by the Austrian Film Institute, Film Fund Vienna, Film Location Austria and State of Lower Austria,[3] is the second feature film by Josef Hader after 2017 comedy film Wild Mouse. In addition to direction he has written script and played the role of the religious teacher Franz in the film.[4]
The film was shot from 9 May 2022 to 24 June 2022 in Lower Austria.[5]
Andrea Gets a Divorce had its world premiere on 18 February 2024, as part of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, in Panorama.[6][7]
Berlin-based Pluto Film Distribution Network has taken on world sales rights for the film.[8]
It was released theatrically on 23 February in Austria[3] and on 29 February 2024 in Germany.[5]
It was screened at the Festival of Austrian Films on 6 April 2024.[9]
Susanne Gottlieb reviewing the film at Berlinale for Cineuropa wrote, "Josef Hader’s tragicomedy tells the story of a small-town policewoman who aspires to become something more, while running into unforeseen challenges."[10]
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Berlin International Film Festival | 25 February 2024 | Panorama Audience Award for Best Feature Film | Josef Hader | Nominated | [11] |
| Festival of Austrian Films | 8 April 2024 | Grand Diagonale Prize of the Province of Styria – Feature Film | Nominated | [12] | |
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