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What to Do in Case of Fire?

Their friendship was over, and that's just the beginning.

2001 · 1h 41m · R Action, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Directed by Gregor Schnitzler

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The humorous and touching story of six former creative anarchists who lived as house squatters in Berlin during its heyday in the 80s when Berlin was still an island in the middle of the former East Germany. At the end of the 80s, they went their separate ways with the exception of Tim and Hotte, who have remained true to their ideals and continue to fight the issues they did as a group. In 2000, with Berlin as Germany's new capital, an event happens forcing the group out of existential reason to reunite and, ultimately, come to terms with the reason they separated 12 years ago.

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Fresh

You might not buy the ideas. But you'll definitely want the T-shirt.

Wesley Morris, Boston Globe
Fresh

In his U.S. debut, Mr. Schnitzler proves himself a deft pace master and stylist.

Jane Sumner, Dallas Morning News
Fresh

[Schweiger is] talented and terribly charismatic, qualities essential to both movie stars and social anarchists.

Chuck Wilson, L.A. Weekly
Fresh

Thoughtful, even stinging at times, and lots of fun.

Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
Fresh

An enthralling, entertaining feature.

Jonathan Curiel, San Francisco Chronicle

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