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Angela Schanelec’s ‘My Wife Cries’ Premieres in Berlinale Competition, Seeking U.S. Distribution

Festival reviews cite formal rigor alongside concerns about cohesion.

Overview

  • The 76th Berlin International Film Festival screened the film in its Main Competition following Schanelec’s return after 2023’s Silver Bear–winning “Music.”
  • The story centers on spouses Thomas and Carla navigating distance in their marriage after a traumatic accident connected to a relationship outside the couple.
  • Vladimir Vulević and Agathe Bonitzer lead the cast, with Schanelec favoring long takes, static framing, extended silences and monologues with minimal scoring.
  • Critics describe the work as distinctive and oddly compelling yet frequently tedious, noting thematic focus on the impermanence of relationships.
  • Reviews list a 93-minute runtime, and coverage notes the film is actively courting a U.S. distributor following its Berlinale debut.