I'm Your Man

About I'm Your Man

'I'm Your Man' is a romantic comedy-drama film hailing from Germany. Released in 2021, it was directed by Maria Schrader, and written by Schrader along with Jan Schomburg. The plot unravels around a woman named Alma who is driven to take part in a unique experiment: Spend three weeks with a humanoid robot tailored to her character and needs. The artificial intelligence named Tom is able to evolve based on Alma's feedback, and slowly falls for him due to his perfect understanding of her desires and wants. The movie ponders over the subject of love and relationships, questioning what makes relationships worthwhile and valuable.

Making / Production

The production of 'I'm Your Man' was carried out by Letterbox Filmproduktion and distributed by Bleecker Street. The movie was filmed in Berlin, adding a unique charm to its atmosphere. The film is made intriguing due to its strong visuals, narrative drive, and compelling performances by the actors.

Actors

• Dan Stevens as Tom. Tom is a humanoid robot who tries to win over Alma. Stevens masterfully depicts the nuances of a humanoid robot with a subtle blend of charm and complexity.
• Maren Eggert as Alma. Alma is an archeologist who gets intertwined in this unique experiment. Eggert passionately embodies this role, delivering a performance that is equally parts engaging and emotionally stirring.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• Director Maria Schrader is well-known for her work in 'Unorthodox', an Emmy award-winning Netflix series.
• Dan Stevens learned German specifically for the role of the perfect humanoid AI partner, Tom.

Awards

I'm Your Man received various awards, including a Silver Bear win for actress Maren Eggert at the Berlin International Film Festival for 'Best Leading Performance'.

Quotes

• "I'll be whatever you want me to be" - Tom.
• "Aren't we programming our partners in certain ways too?" - Alma.

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's musical score was composed by Tobias Wagner, adding an engaging layer to the film.
• 'I'm Your Man' incorporates music in a subtle way, letting the story unfold with natural diegesis and focusing on the narrative and engaging dialogues.