I'm Your Man

About I'm Your Man

I'm Your Man is a 2021 romantic sci-fi comedy film directed by Maria Schrader. The movie revolves around the character of Alma, a scientist who is compelled to live with a humanoid robot tailor-made to be her perfect life partner. This German knee-slapper, soaked with dry humor, explores the definition of love, human connection, and the boundaries of artificial intelligence.

Making / Production

The film is directed by Maria Schrader who is known for her work in 'Unorthodox' with the screenplay co-written by Schrader and Jan Schomburg. The movie was primarily shot in Berlin, Germany and it was produced by Letterbox Filmproduktion and distributed by Mimosa Films. It saw its initial release at the 71st Berlin International Film Festival on March 1, 2021, before reaching a wider audience.

Actors

• Maren Eggert as Alma - brilliantly played the role of a scientist skeptical of the humanoid robot yet slowly growing fond of it;
• Dan Stevens as Tom - effectively brought the character of a humanoid robot, perfectly programmed to fulfill every whim of his partner, to life;
• Sandra Hüller as Sister - depicted the supportive character of Alma's sister, adding a layer of depth to the storyline.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is based on a short story from Emma Braslavsky.
• Dan Stevens learned German for his role in the film
• 'I'm Your Man' was Germany's official submission to the international feature film category of the 94th academy awards in 2022.

Quotes

• "I'm here because your psychological profile says you don't want to be alone." - Tom;
• "I am perfectly adapted to your needs." - Tom

Music, Soundtrack

• 'Dance Me to the End of Love' - Performed by Dan Stevens