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How I Taught Myself to Be a Child
2019·2h 20m·★ 6.6
German original
Paul Silberstein, youngest son of an urbane but deeply strange old Austrian dynasty of confectionery millionaires, discovers the power of love and humor - and also his own extraordinary ability to shape his realities. Based on the motives of the short story with the same name by André Heller.
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A focused choice when you want a story with a clear identity and enough detail to make the choice feel intentional.
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Longer watch · 2h 20m
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