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Transfer

  • 2010
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Transfer (2010)
A transfer of personality, developed in Germany, makes it possible for Hermann and Anna to start a new life in young and healthy bodies.
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In a futuristic society where the wealthy get to live forever by swapping bodies with refugees, an elderly couple explores this opportunity with harsh consequences.In a futuristic society where the wealthy get to live forever by swapping bodies with refugees, an elderly couple explores this opportunity with harsh consequences.In a futuristic society where the wealthy get to live forever by swapping bodies with refugees, an elderly couple explores this opportunity with harsh consequences.

  • Director
    • Damir Lukacevic
  • Writers
    • Elia Barceló
    • Gabi Blauert
    • Damir Lukacevic
  • Stars
    • B.J. Britt
    • Regine Nehy
    • Hans-Michael Rehberg
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    874
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Damir Lukacevic
    • Writers
      • Elia Barceló
      • Gabi Blauert
      • Damir Lukacevic
    • Stars
      • B.J. Britt
      • Regine Nehy
      • Hans-Michael Rehberg
    • 12User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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    B.J. Britt
    B.J. Britt
    • Apolain…
    Regine Nehy
    Regine Nehy
    • Sarah…
    Hans-Michael Rehberg
    Hans-Michael Rehberg
    • Hermann Goldbeck
    Ingrid Andree
    Ingrid Andree
    • Anna Goldbeck
    Ulrich Voß
    • Otto
    Mehmet Kurtulus
    Mehmet Kurtulus
    • Laurin
    Jeanette Hain
    Jeanette Hain
    • Dr. Menzel
    Stefan Lisewski
    Stefan Lisewski
    • Dr. Menzel Sr.
    Zana Marjanovic
    Zana Marjanovic
    • Dr. Menzel's Assistant
    Michael Klammer
    Michael Klammer
    • Doctor
    Eric P. Caspar
    • Werner
    Antje Geerk
    Antje Geerk
    • Sonja
    Yemyo Klame
    • Boy on Ferry
    Attila Borlan
    • Security Quim
    Klaus Lerm
    • Tennis Player
    Judith Abucheri Knost
    • Apolain's Mother
    Kirthi Ramesh
    • Indian Model
    Christian B.
    • Transferred
    • Director
      • Damir Lukacevic
    • Writers
      • Elia Barceló
      • Gabi Blauert
      • Damir Lukacevic
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    i saw this move reading from other peoples reviews, and it really helps. I was reading the review to this movie and watched it straight away. Many people give good reviews about this movie. The makers of the movie have outdone themselves with this masterpiece, an excellent way of portraying racism in a different futuristic time of era. A brilliant sci-fi movie, and i recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys watching sci-fi movies that have cleaver smart plots,rather than stupid outrageous kwerkeyness, if you know what i mean. things you notice are fake As. You know watch movies like ALIEN ORIGINS, and Piranahconda if you know what i mean. But i really don't recommend you watch them. they really are stupidly stupid. But transfer is just a great movie, its hard not to spoil it. So i wont, just have to watch it for yourself
    9maliapac

    One of the best SF movies in recent years!

    Thank you Netflix. Damir Lukacevic is for me surprisingly unknown director and writer of the film (and I'm coming from Croatia).

    "Transfer" is a great movie with a wonderful story with wonderful social criticism, black and white racism, corporation exploitation, cultural differences and exploitation of the poor people. Storyline is the main quality of this movie, direction is surprisingly good; only acting performances could be better. Nevertheless, comparison with "Gattaca", "Blade Runner" or SF canon "Dune" is inevitable. Is it morally OK to transfer one's consciousness, and can we talk then about preservation of humanity or its final perversion? Do we have the right to play with nature in such way?

    "Transfer" is one of the best SF movies I watched in recent years. Hopefully, Hollywood filmmakers will learn from this masterful piece of storytelling.
    9DigitalNemesis

    SciFi With Feeling

    This movie played at the Vancouver International Film Festival and was a welcome gem to the many films submitted. There are always a few movies that get some attention at these festivals but Transfer definitely stands out as a true representation of a science fiction film that makes you think. This picture deals with the issue of people using clones / avatars / humanoids as a product in a capitalistic world where everything can be bought in the near future. Also the director tackles the idea that surrounds buying people that are another race and how the lives they left behind deal with the new black neighbours walking in their clothes at the country club every day. The characters in this movie are excellently portrayed and have a lot of feeling put into their actions around the situation of talking over a new host, and get complicated quickly. Damir talked about his film after the screening and wants people to think about the idea of the soul being tied to the physical body. Also examined the concept of being able to purchase every thing including new bodies after ours expire. This film is a must for SciFi enthusiasts. It is a polished independent picture that was made with minimal money feels like it has the heart of Gattaca and something written by Philip K. Dick.
    10kplessers

    must-see

    Saw this movie at the bifff (Brussels International Fantastic Film festival). This is truly an exceptional movie and a must see for anyone who likes sci-fi with brains. It is about an old couple that joins a program to transfer their brain to the young body of some third world people. It is about racism, how money makes the world turn and imagines a modern version of slavery. You get to see everyone's point of view : the rich German couple, the people that are around them, as well as the view from the people selling their body for money for their family The actors do a very good job in their dual role (before and after the transfer)

    I really loved the soundtrack, hope that it will be on sale someday.
    9christine-ogley

    Just a short review

    I thought I'd add a review, since there aren't many up yet, and this isn't a movie that I think you'd easily find information on otherwise.

    Excellent movie. I was looking for some kind of cerebral sci-fi, and I definitely found it. There was a lot more social commentary than I expected (the summary on Netflix was vague), which was great. The visuals add to the commentary and plot - the white actors are so white, I mistakenly thought it was filmed in a Nordic country. (Yes, I know they are speaking German... The 'Nordic' setting seemed to make sense until I thought about the language.) The reflections are subtle enough to challenge you into thinking without hitting you in the face and getting you on the defensive.

    Gattaca is an apt reference. I'd add Total Recall and Blade Runner, although the effects are more Gattaca and/or cerebral French films. Actually it reminded me of The Beat That My Heart Skipped (Audiard) as well, possibly because of the stellar soundtrack. It's also similar to Audiard's movie as a psychologically gripping film, following characters through dubious choices through to some kind of understanding and/or change.

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      First motion picture for Ingrid Andree since Tears of Stone (1995). Since then she had performed on stage almost exclusively.

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    • Release date
      • September 22, 2011 (Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • Germany
    • Languages
      • German
      • French
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Обмен
    • Filming locations
      • Berlin, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Schiwago Film
      • ARTE
      • Das kleine Fernsehspiel (ZDF)
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      • €1,200,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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