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The Lives of Otters  (2006)

Also Known As: Das Leben der Otter

Genre: Drama/Thriller

Starring: Sebastian Koch, Ulrich Muehe & Martina Gedeck (voices)

Plot:
In 1984 East Berlin, a wildlife enthusiast conducting surveillance on a group of otters finds himself becoming increasingly absorbed by their lives. Subtitles.

Quotes:
Georg: "Fascinating creatures, otters. Look! Look at that one! Aw, he's going for a swim."
Maria: "Right. Can we go now?"

Most Helpful User Review:
I wonder why there has been so little written and publicised about this movie. This should be seen in every country and its merits trumpeted from the skies. Those otters were super cute.


BIFTA Winner: Best Film in an Animal Language (2007)

Directed by: Florian Henckel von Donnerkebab. Germany. Colour.

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