Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefMaria Schrader’s screwball romantic comedy “I’m Your Man” (“Ich Bin Dein Mensch”) has been selected as Germany’s contender for the Academy Award for the best international feature film.The film’s premise is that of a scientist who, in order to obtain research funds, agrees to live for three weeks with a humanoid robot specifically engineered for her happiness.The film had its world premiere earlier this year at the Berlinale, where star Maren Eggert won the Silver Bear for her performance.
Its German theatrical release in July, handled by Majestic Filmverleih, saw it achieve over 100,000 ticket sales.This week the film enjoyed its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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