Summaries

A man who loses a very personal part of his body to cancer decides he wants it back in this offbeat black comedy.

Details

Keywords
  • man
  • sex
  • dark comedy
  • one word title
  • testicular cancer
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Jan 21, 2004
Countries of origin Germany
Official sites Official site
Language German
Filming locations Berlin, Germany
Production companies Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF) Moneypenny Filmproduktion GmbH ARTE

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 27m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

When Martin Schwartz discovers a tumour on his testicle, he is told he will need to have both removed, but he opts for chemotherapy instead. This black comedy looks at Martin's journey through chemotherapy and the friendships he makes with the other cancer patients in his ward. Based on director Robert Schwentke's own experience.

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