Rent Mostly Martha (2001)
3.6 of 5 from 87 ratings
1h 45min
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- Synopsis:
The head chef at swish Hamburg restaraunt The Lido, Martha Klein's perfectionism and obsession with good cooking leaves little free time for romantic entanglements.However, when her sister tragically dies in a car accident, Martha's boss Frida (Sibylle Canonica) insists she take time out to care for her eight year old niece Lina (Maxime Foerste) whilst attempts are made to locate Lina's estranged father. Returning to work after struggling to bond with this stubborn, headstrong child, Martha (Martina Gedeck) finds that dashing Italian sous-chef Mario (Sergio Castellitto) has been hired to help in the kitchen. Initially threatened by this unorthodox intruder, Martha slowly comes to confide in him, so beginning a relationship that will fundamentally alter her attitude to life. An enthralling and utterly charming bittersweet comedy about acceptance and the pressures of modern day life, this subtle, flavoursome and engagingly performed tale brought the compelling Gedeck and the equally note perfect Castellito numerous outstanding actor awards. - Actors:
- Martina Gedeck, Maxime Foerste, Sergio Castellitto, August Zirner, Sibylle Canonica, Katja Studt, Antonio Wannek, Idil Üner, Oliver Broumis, Ulrich Thomsen, Gerhard Garbers, Angela Schmidt, Diego Ribon, W.D. Sprenger, Victoria Trauttmansdorff, Jerome Ducornau, Adrian Stein, Rocco Dressel, Leonhard Mazohl, Dietrich Adam
- Directors:
- Sandra Nettelbeck
- Producers:
- Karl Baumgartner, Christine Berg, Christoph Friedel
- Writers:
- Sandra Nettelbeck
- Aka:
- Martha
- Studio:
- Optimum
- Genres:
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Collections:
- Top 10 European Remakes, Top Films
- Countries:
- Germany
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Reviews (3) of Mostly Martha
A 'feel good' film with depth - Mostly Martha review by CP Customer
The female head chef of a smart restaraunt is stereotypically Germanic, obsessive,uptight, perfectionist about her work and food until she has to face two life crises; her sister is killed in a car crash leaving her to look after her 8 year old niece, and an Italian chef is hired. Sensitive,empathic, the inevitable happens.A film with a happy ending. Trajedy with a light touch, and beautifully acted.
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Good german film - Mostly Martha review by CP Customer
Extremely good comedy with outstanding performance by Martina gedeck. 9/10
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Tiresome - Mostly Martha review by JR
Formulaic, derivative, it's modelled on American rom coms, but there is absolutely no comedy and little romance. The actress who plays Martha strikes poses and emotes occasionally, but mostly she's just modelling. The Italian chef conforms to all the cliches and stereotypes. The child is the best actor and the most authentic character.
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