Was What You Saw Over 106 Minutes the Truth?

The film's cleverly crafted tricks quickly became a hot topic, leading to a massive hit in Germany. Audiences were stunned by the unexpected ending, with many exclaiming, "I couldn't guess it 100%" and "I was fooled!" A bidding war ensued among studios, and a Hollywood remake has now been greenlit.

The director is Baran bo Odar, a rising star selected by Variety as one of the "10 Directors to Watch."A Coffee AdventureThe lead role is played by Tom Schilling, who garnered attention for his performance in "Who Am I - No System is Safe."

Benjamin, a genius hacker, turns himself in to the police. Based on his confession, an investigation begins, but the details don't add up. What is the truth? The trick at the very end, capable of turning the entire film on its head, is sure to fool everyone.

A Genius Hacker Who Surrenders to the Police Begins to Tell His Story

According to his confession, "Until recently, no one paid attention to me, and my life was like that of an invisible man. Everything changed 180 degrees when I formed the hacker group CLAY. We hacked into one target after another, including politics, finance, and the federal intelligence agency. At first, it was just a game, but I got carried away by the public attention. I never imagined that the information I stole would lead to a murder. And now, my life is being threatened by someone."

Based on Benjamin's confession, the investigator begins to probe his background, uncovering a series of inconsistencies that sow doubt about his story. Who is he really? And what are his intentions?—.




"Who Am I - No System is Safe"
Nationwide roadshow starting Saturday, September 12th, at Shinjuku Musashinokan and other theaters
Director & Screenplay | Baran bo Odar
Co-Screenplay | Jantje Friese
Starring | Tom Schilling, Elyas M'Barek, Hannah Herzsprung
Presented & Distributed by | Phantom Film
Germany / 2014 / 106 minutes
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