In
what appears to be a classic rom-com, this entertaining sci-fi
tackles questions about the potential benefits of an inter-dependency
between humans and technology.
Based
on the charming and bittersweet short story by Emma Braslavsky and
adapted to the screen by German writer-director Maria Schrader and
co-writer Jan Schomburg, I'm Your Man is Germany's official
submission for the 94th Academy Awards Best International
Feature Film category in 2022.
Offset
by humor are the complex and unexpected plot twists. Archeologist
Alma (Maren Eggert) is coerced to participate in a three weeks study
of human companionship consisting of dating Tom (Dan Stevens), an
android pre-programmed to be her soul mate. Tom, however, proves to
be too machine-like perfect to overturn Alma's skepticism.
Performances
are captivating and charismatic, leading to Eggart's well deserved
Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance Award.
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