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System Crasher

2019, Movie, 1h 58min

Wherever 9-year-old Benni ends up, she is expelled. She has become what child protection services call a “system crasher.” But she is not looking to change her ways, and has one goal: go back home to her mother. When anger management trainer Micha is hired to help, suddenly there is hope.

Country: Germany

Director:

Nora Fingscheidt

Cast:

Steffi Kühnert,

Victoria Trauttmansdorff,

Barbara Philipp,

Matthias Brenner

Reviews

Critic Wendy Ide

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...superb German drama.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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A terrifying performance from nine-year-old German actor Helena Zengel is at the centre of this sombre drama from Nora Fingscheidt.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Roger Moore

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Zengel is a balled-up fist of energy in the title role...

Read full review at Movie Nation

Anders Korsgaard Pedersen

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Soulcrushing good

2 years ago

Kasper Løvborg

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Hard-hitting, well-acted and well-judged. Zengel's performance is a powerful one, and Benni is a character that I won't forget.

4 years ago

Critic Millicent Thomas

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Zengel is raw and captivating in the lead. Her magnetic blue eyes effortlessly engender empathy...

Read full review at Little White Lies

Frequently asked questions

What is System Crasher about? Toggle content

"System Crasher" tells the story of Benni, a 9-year-old girl who has been labeled as "aggressive" and "wayward" by the social workers who have been tasked with her care. Despite their best efforts, Benni continues to act out in violent ways, causing chaos wherever she goes. She yearns for her mother's love and protection, but Bianca is afraid of her own daughter and struggles to provide the support that Benni desperately needs. As Benni bounces from one foster home to another, she begins to form a bond with a gruff mentor named Micha, who takes her on a journey of self-discovery and growth. Despite the setbacks they face along the way, there is a glimmer of hope that Micha may be able to help Benni find her place in the world.

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You can stream System Crasher on: Netflix

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