Bungalow (2002)

A major work of the celebrated Berlin School the debut of Ulrich Köhler In My Room is a mesmerizing portrait of a young German soldier named Paul who goes AWOL and returns to his childhood home in the countryside Over a few summer days Paul evades the responsibilities of everyday life and falls in love with his brothers girlfriend disrupting the lives of everyone in his circle With Köhlers penchant for deadpan humor and subtle performances Bungalow becomes a quiet mockery of militarism familial estrangement and youthful ennui