# The Bothersome Man (2006)

> A newly arrived man trapped in a polished, emotionless city searches for an impossible exit through a crack that may lead to a more human reality.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7680

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
- Director: Jens Lien
- Cast: Trond Fausa Aurvåg, Petronella Barker, Per Schaanning, Birgitte Larsen, Johannes Joner, Ellen Horn, Anders T. Andersen, Sigve Bøe
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808185/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: surreal, deadpan, eerie, arthouse film night, surreal cinema marathon

## Synopsis

A surreal exploration of existence and societal conformity that will leave you questioning reality.

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