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Run If You Can poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.7 / 100
2010·Drama·1h 52m

RUN IF YOU CAN

An independent tragicomedy, Run If You Can is the debut feature for director Brüggemann who, along with his sister, also wrote the compelling screenplay. Forced to spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair, Ben is deeply desperate, despite his humor and vivaciousness. When he meets Christian, his new assistant, Ben treats him like every other helper he’s had. Things suddenly change when Christian meets Annika, “the cello player” whom Ben has been observing from his window for years. The three become close friends, putting Annika in the middle of an emotional, and somehow dangerous, ménage à trois. While conquering Annika is nothing very serious for career-focused Christian, Ben’s love for Annika reminds him of his past and forces him to face his most remote fears. A character-driven story, Run If You Can owes much of its power to the actors’ performances, especially Robert Gwisdek’s outstanding interpretation of Ben.

Above the Line
Dietrich Brüggemann·DirectorAnna Brüggemann·ScreenplayDietrich Brüggemann·ScreenplayAlexander Sass·Director of PhotographyVincent Assmann·Editor
Cast
Robert Gwisdek·BenjaminJacob Matschenz·ChristianAnna Brüggemann·AnnikaDaniel Drewes·DoctorAmelie Kiefer·LisaFranziska Weisz·MareikeMichael Sens·Cello TeacherLeslie Malton·ReginaJörg Bundschuh·Mr. WienerSven Taddicken·Computer Store Clerk
Full Crew
(5 credits)
Directing· 1
Dietrich Brüggemann·Director
Writing· 2
Anna Brüggemann·ScreenplayDietrich Brüggemann·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Alexander Sass·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Vincent Assmann·Editor
By the Numbers
67.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#F04030
#3060A0
Mood
Terrifying, Intense, Frantic
Composition
Full Bleed
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The image is a movie poster featuring a close-up of a person's face, primarily from the nose up, with their mouth wide open in a scream. The person has wide, st”

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Key Elements
Gloved HandFaceMouthEyes
Atmosphere
Dark, Vibrant, Cold
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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