Import/Export

Max Seqgar

FTA's of displacement and denigration (can be read across the globe). So much in this movie, loved it!

El Biffo

Stark naked dismal. Seidl reminds us that every aspect of human life is a commodity: our work, our sexuality our fears, our desires, our desperation, all for sale at bargain-basement prices.

Troy Savory

A masterpiece. Nothing more, nothing less. The emotional rawness and direction of the film give it a documentary feel as the narrative threads through the two leads lives. The entire film is a pleasurable experience with incredible cinematography and well acted performances. A diamond in the rough.

Truls Foss

Roy Andersson mixed with Kieslowski's "Dekalog"- with a small dose of Haneke's cruelty. Seidl's "IMPORT / EXPORT" has some heartbreaking moments I will never forget. And I share Viktor´s opinion, "I believe he makes these films to try to change the world, and for that i admire him greatly".

Viktor Pedersen

In a globalized, consumer society, humans have become a product. Everybody have a price, everybody can be replaced, imported and exported. Ulrich Seidel has a great talent for showing us painful truths, but not without compassion and warmth for the humans involved. I believe he makes these films to try to change the world, and for that i admire him greatly.

Øyvind Rype

Walking around in Slovakia and Ukraine with Pauli is just like exploring Pandora with 3D glasses for the first time. The surroundings, the people and the way they behave are so far away from what most people are used to, making it so incredible to watch. How bad and nasty can it get?! Reversed escapism at its finest.

Eric Rucker

MUBI that introduced me to Seidl, and all of his films that I have seen I have seen here. Thank you! I feel lucky.

msmichel

Provocateur director Seidl's cinema of miserablism is well represented with this 2007 entry that follows two characters opposite journeys. The scripting though often upsetting is quite remarkable as are the two lead actors. Co-shot by Seidl's regular cinematographer Wolfgang Thaler as well as veteran Ed Lachman (Light Sleeper) who would go on to also co-shoot the 'Paradise trilogy' for the director.