Review of In the Aisles

I have often wondered what happens in supermarkets at night. Who stocks the shelves? What happens to all the food that cannot be consumed? Who are all the people who work there to get things organized? Now I have my answer. And a beautiful one at that. Sometimes gut-wrenchingly sad. Sandra Hüller and Franz Rogowski are outstanding, and Peter Kurth is brilliant. So many emotions, so few words. And I never thought forklifts would engage me so much. Individual stories are stacked onto one another, creating a landscape that breathes with life. Much like the shelves. Somehow it all fits together. The drinks bottles, the coffee dispenser, the candy bars, and the freezer section - all have a role to play in the story. In the hands of Thomas Stuber the story takes on many twists and turns - much like the forklifts winding through the aisles. This has been one of the most surprising and satisfying films I've seen in a while. My supermarket visits will be a whole new experience from this point on.