Stars: Ben Litwinschuh, Lutz Simon Eilert, Helena Pieske, Ludwig Trepte, Sylvie Testud | Written by Johanna Stuttmann | Directed by Mara Eibl-Eibesfeldt
We first see Sabine (Sylvie Testud) in happier times, frolicking with her three young kids: Jonas (Ben Litwinschuh), Nick (Lutz Simon Eilert) and Miechen (Helena Pieske). But Sabine, suffering with mental health problems, can’t cope with her parental responsibilities. The father is well-meaning, although any assistance is strictly of the remote, debit card variety. One day, Sabine books herself into hospital to get over her “demons”, leaving Jonas, the eldest, in charge.
After the initial thrill of adult-free independence, the house falls into disrepair. While scavenging in bins, Jonas meets Felix (Ludwig Trepte), who becomes a kind of mentor. Felix mocks Jonas – he calls him “Dwarf” – but they strike up an awkward friendship. Despite Jonas’s best efforts, his siblings are ill and starving and their home is becoming shrouded in cobwebs.
We first see Sabine (Sylvie Testud) in happier times, frolicking with her three young kids: Jonas (Ben Litwinschuh), Nick (Lutz Simon Eilert) and Miechen (Helena Pieske). But Sabine, suffering with mental health problems, can’t cope with her parental responsibilities. The father is well-meaning, although any assistance is strictly of the remote, debit card variety. One day, Sabine books herself into hospital to get over her “demons”, leaving Jonas, the eldest, in charge.
After the initial thrill of adult-free independence, the house falls into disrepair. While scavenging in bins, Jonas meets Felix (Ludwig Trepte), who becomes a kind of mentor. Felix mocks Jonas – he calls him “Dwarf” – but they strike up an awkward friendship. Despite Jonas’s best efforts, his siblings are ill and starving and their home is becoming shrouded in cobwebs.
- 11/6/2017
- by Rupert Harvey
- Nerdly
Berlin -- Emily Atef has won the Studio Hamburg newcomer award, Germany's top prize for new talent, for her sophomore feature "The Stranger in Me."
The dark tale of postpartum depression has already picked up numerous awards, including a sweep of the top prizes at last year's Oldenburg Film Fest.
Post-traumatic stress syndrome is the subject of Johanna Stuttmann's script to "A Hero's Welcome," which took the Studio Hamburg screenplay prize. The film, directed by Brigitte Bertele, looks at a German soldier's return home after a violent tour of duty in Afghanistan.
Studio Hamburg's best producer award went to Matthias Adler for drama "November Child," directed by Christian Schwochow.
The 2009 Studio Hamburg Awards were presented at a gala ceremony in Hamburg Wednesday night.
The dark tale of postpartum depression has already picked up numerous awards, including a sweep of the top prizes at last year's Oldenburg Film Fest.
Post-traumatic stress syndrome is the subject of Johanna Stuttmann's script to "A Hero's Welcome," which took the Studio Hamburg screenplay prize. The film, directed by Brigitte Bertele, looks at a German soldier's return home after a violent tour of duty in Afghanistan.
Studio Hamburg's best producer award went to Matthias Adler for drama "November Child," directed by Christian Schwochow.
The 2009 Studio Hamburg Awards were presented at a gala ceremony in Hamburg Wednesday night.
- 6/4/2009
- by By Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Berlin – "John Rabe," an historic biopic about the German business man who saved 200,000 Chinese civilians from the Nanking massacre, is the front runner for this year's German Film Awards – or Lolas – with seven nominations.
The film's nominations include best film, best director for Florian Gallenberger and a best actor for star Ulrich Tukur as Rabe.
Steve Buscemi also picked up a nomination as best supporting actor for his role as an idealistic American doctor who helps Rabe. It was one of the few Lola nominations ever given to a non-German actor.
Uli Edel's Golden Globe and Oscar-nominated terrorist drama "The Baader Meinhof Complex" picked up four Lola noms, including best film and best actress for Johanna Wokalek.
"Chiko," a gangster movie by first time director Ozgur Yildirim, surprised many by also nabbing a best film nom along with ones for Yildirim's screenplay, for lead actor Denis Moschitto and for editor Sebastian Thumler.
The film's nominations include best film, best director for Florian Gallenberger and a best actor for star Ulrich Tukur as Rabe.
Steve Buscemi also picked up a nomination as best supporting actor for his role as an idealistic American doctor who helps Rabe. It was one of the few Lola nominations ever given to a non-German actor.
Uli Edel's Golden Globe and Oscar-nominated terrorist drama "The Baader Meinhof Complex" picked up four Lola noms, including best film and best actress for Johanna Wokalek.
"Chiko," a gangster movie by first time director Ozgur Yildirim, surprised many by also nabbing a best film nom along with ones for Yildirim's screenplay, for lead actor Denis Moschitto and for editor Sebastian Thumler.
- 3/13/2009
- by By Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Berlin -- Hanno Olderdissen went straight to the top of German producers' must-call list Tuesday, as he won two trophies at the First Step Awards, Germany's top honor for first-time directors.
Olderdissen won for both best commercial spot and best short film for the drama "Robin."
Brigitte Bertele and Johanna Stuttmann won best feature-length film for "Nacht vor Augen," about German soldiers in Afghanistan, while Niko Apel took the documentary prize for "Sonbol," his portrait of a young Iranian dentist.
Olderdissen won for both best commercial spot and best short film for the drama "Robin."
Brigitte Bertele and Johanna Stuttmann won best feature-length film for "Nacht vor Augen," about German soldiers in Afghanistan, while Niko Apel took the documentary prize for "Sonbol," his portrait of a young Iranian dentist.
- 8/27/2008
- by By Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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