This Must Be the Place

2011 · 118 min · EN · R · 7.0 (1,334 votes)

Dir. Paolo Sorrentino · Starring Sean Penn, Olwen Fouéré, Eve Hewson, Johnny Ward, Sam Keeley, Danielle O'Brien · Music David Byrne

“A former rockstar is hunting down a Nazi criminal. This could be his greatest hit.”

Drama

A bored, retired rock star living in Ireland sets out to find his dead father's tormentor, an ex-Nazi war criminal who is a refugee in the U.S.

VIBE

A melancholic, quirky road trip through a surreal landscape, this film is a slow-burn exploration of identity, legacy, and the past's lingering shadow. It offers a poignant, character-driven experience with a distinct, art-house charm.

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