# The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch (2018)

> An Orthodox Jewish student’s attraction to an unconventional woman turns family matchmaking into a witty rebellion against inherited expectations.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/333685

## Facts

- Runtime: 94 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Michael Steiner
- Cast: Noémie Schmidt, Joel Basman, Sunnyi Melles, Udo Samel, Inge Maux, Alexander Seibt, Oriana Schrage, Philippe Graber
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4766630/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, awkward, irreverent, date night, lazy sunday

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