Mostly Martha

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Mostly Martha may have a predictable plot, but it still feels charming and fresh, and the food will make you hungry.

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Martha (Martina Gedeck) relies on her culinary skills as her primary means of communication. She lives for her work and presides with obsessive care over her spotless, precise kitchen. When a fateful accident leaves Lina (Maxime Foerste), her 8-year-old niece, in her care, Martha's orderly life begins to come undone. When the owner is consequently forced to bring in help, Martha and the new charming and carefree Italian chef (Sergio Castellitto) are instantly at odds.
  • Rating:
    PG (Thematic Material|Mild Language)
  • Genre:
    comedy, drama
  • Original Language:
    German
  • Director:
    Sandra Nettelbeck
  • Producer:
    Karl Baumgartner, Christoph Friedel
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $4.2M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Palomar
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Martina Gedeck
Martha Klein
Sergio Castellitto
Mario
Maxime Foerste
Lina
August Zirner
Therapist
Ulrich Thomsen
Sam Thalberg
Sibylle Canonica
Frida
Katja Studt
Lea
Idil Üner
Bernadette
Oliver Broumis
Jan
Antonio Wannek
Carlos
Sandra Nettelbeck
Director
Sandra Nettelbeck
Writer
Karl Baumgartner
Producer
Heinz Stussak
Co-Producer
Christoph Friedel
Producer
Marcel Hoehn
Co-Producer
Carlo Degli Esposti
Co-Producer
Michael Bertl
Director of Photography
Mona Bräuer
Film Editor
Luc Yersin
Sound
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Audience Reviews for Mostly Martha (Bella Martha)

  • Oct 17, 2010
    Yummy from beginning to end. Not only is Martha quirky to watch, but the food preparation alone is worth sitting through this movie. Sweet and stylish. Passionate. Heart warming.
    Cynthia S Super Reviewer
  • Aug 05, 2008
    This was a great film, The one I rented had English Subtitles and was in German. It started out slow, but really picked up and was very funny. If your into subtitle Movies get this one or rent it, you will not be sorry.
    Bruce B Super Reviewer
  • Feb 17, 2008
    An intriguing movie. Martha is a chef in a upscale restaurant when one day she gets several surprises. Her sister tragically dies in a car accident while on her way to see her, and now must raise her eight year old niece Lina. Her boss hires an Italian sous-chef, and now must share the kitchen and all other responsibilities. On the suggestion of her boss, she sees a therapist weekly in hopes that she can curb and manage her anger. Martha must now accept the changes in her life. Great cast- Martina Gedeck, Sergio Castellitto, Maxime Foerste, August Zirner, Sibylle Canonica, Katja Studt, and Ulrich Thomsen. Worthy!
    Leo L Super Reviewer
  • Oct 22, 2007
    Charming film with a delightful Martina Gedeck.
    Ina S Super Reviewer
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