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Cleaning Sector's Hidden Struggles Revealed in New Film
12 Feb
Summary
- Film explores the harsh realities of the cleaning sector.
- Uses non-professional actors for authentic portrayals.
- World premieres at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Kilian Armando Friedrich's directorial debut, 'I Understand Your Displeasure,' delves into the challenging world of the cleaning sector. The film focuses on Heike, a customer service manager navigating the difficult space between clients, management, and cleaning staff. Inspired by Friedrich's personal experiences with a housekeeper who tragically took her own life, the movie aims to highlight the daily pressures and moral conflicts inherent in the job.
The production deliberately cast non-professional actors, including lead Sabine Thalau, to achieve a raw and authentic portrayal. Director Friedrich, influenced by Neorealism and the Dardenne brothers, employed handheld cameras and close proximity to the characters to immerse the audience in their stressful reality. The film emphasizes portraying individual experiences over systematic propaganda.
The cleaning industry, Germany's largest craft sector by employee numbers, often operates with precarious conditions. 'I Understand Your Displeasure' seeks to bring visibility to this 'silent giant' and the invisible labor it comprises. The film made its world premiere on Friday, Feb. 13, in the Panorama section of the Berlin International Film Festival.
