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Otomo
Drama film with a runtime of 85 minutes, released in 2001. Presented in English.
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Frieder Schlaich directs this horrific look at racism in modern Germany. Loosely based on a real-life incident that scandalized Stuttgart in 1989, the film recounts the final day of a Liberian political refugee. Otomo (Isaach de Bankole) cannot find even the most modest of jobs because of his race. Everyone from his fellow boarding house patrons to his fellow churchgoers treat him with contempt and disdain. His long-simmering rage boils over when he finds himself involved in a scuffle with a racist subway ticket collector. Otomo flees the scene after slightly injuring the man, leaving his identification papers behind in the process. Soon ultra-ambitious cop Heinz is hot on his trail, hoping to boost his career by nailing a "dangerous fugitive.", Set in 1989 Germany, this fact-based tale is about a black man (Isaach De Bankole) who encounters racism, responds with violence and becomes a fugitive. Eva Mattes. Heinz: Hanno Friedrich. Rolf: Barnaby Metschurat. Simone: Lara Kugler.
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How long is Otomo?
Otomo runs for 1h 25m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under drama.
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