Archive 2008

Kinema - German-french youth award

Tausend Ozeane (Thousand Oceans)
Director: Luki Frieden, CH/L 2008, 90 min, 35 mm, colour, ES
Actors: Max Riemelt, Thierry van Werveke, Nicole Max

Tu, November 4 5:45 pm CinemaxX 4
Fr, November 7 3:15 pm CinemaxX 3 Guests: Nadja Baraniak
Sa, November 8 6:15 pm CinemaxX 3 Guests: Nadja Baraniak

Meikel has to leave behind his best friend Björn when he returns from his holidays in the Maldives. Björn has decided not to return to everyday life. Back home, Meikel realizes something has happened during his absence which his family cannot talk about. He becomes curious and does everything to solve the mystery of Björns stay in the Maldives.

Vom Atmen unter Wasser (About breathing under water)
Director: Winfried Oelsner, D 2008, 95 min, 35 mm, colour, ES
Actors: Andrea Sawatzki, Adrian Topol, Thorsten Merten

We, November 5 5:30 pm CinemaxX 3
Sa, November 8 8:30 pm CinemaxX 3 Guest: Winfried Oelsner
Su, November 9 11:00 am CinemaxX 4 Guest: Winfried Oelsner

Sarah has been murdered a year ago and her mother Anne does not get over the loss. After a suicide attempt her son Simon comes home to look after her. He experiences the complete break-up of the family: the father has an affair. He himself falls in love with Sarahs best friend who carries a secret having directly to do with her death.

Little Paris
Director: Miriam Dehne, D 2007, 100 min, 35 mm, colour, GV
Actors: Sylta Fee Wegmann, Patrick Pinheiro, Inga Busch

We, November 5 3:30 pm CinemaxX 3
Th, November 6 7:30 pm CinemaxX 3 Guests: Miriam Dehne, Sylta Fee Wegmann, Ina-Christina Kersten, Inga Busch, Marco Meister, Robert Kummer
Fr, November 7 1:00 pm CinemaxX 3 Guests: Miriam Dehne, Sylta Fee Wegmann, Ina-Christina Kersten, Inga Busch, Marco Meister, Robert Kummer

Luna lives in Little Paris, a small town with a copy of the Eiffel Tower on the roof of the local factory. She dreams of becoming a dancer. She knows she should go away from her home, from trivial odd jobs and a boring relationship. When the mysterious dancer G appears she falls in love with him and is encouraged to live her dream.

Eldorado
Director: Bouli Lanners, B 2008, 80 min, 35 mm, colour, GS
Actors: Philippe Nahon, Bouli Lanners, Baptiste Isaia

Tu, November 4 8:15 pm CinemaxX 2
Th, November 6 6:00 pm CinemaxX 1

Yvan, a crusty loner dealing in American classic cars, catches a burglar off guard one night. Convinced that the pitiful, clumsy Elie is a drug addict, Yvan drives Elie against his will to the Belgian border. Whilst meeting bizarre characters on their way, Yvan slowly takes Elie into his heart.

Wir sind alle erwachsen (Les Grandes Personnes)
Director: Anna Novion, F/S 2008, 84 min, 35 mm, colour, GS
Actors: Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Anaïs Demoustiers, Judith Henry

Tu, November 4 6:00 pm CinemaxX 1
Sa, November 8 8:00 pm CinemaxX 2, Guest: Mathieu Robin

Albert, a single parent, reserved a summer cottage on a small Swedish island to go on holiday with his daughter, Jeanne. The girl didn’t like the idea of spending the summer with her dad and his metal detector seeking traces of the vikings. In addition they have to share the cottage with the owner and her friend. With a lot of humor and charm Anna Novion succeeds in her director debut.

The Artist's Life (La vie d'artiste)
Director: Marc Fitoussi, F 2007, 107 min, 35 mm, colour, GS, german premiere!
Actors: Sandrine Kiberlain, Denis Podalydés, Emilie Dequenne

We, November 5 5:30 pm CinemaxX 2
Fr, November 7 8:00 pm CinemaxX 1 Guest: Marc Fitoussi

The artist’s life is no bed of roses. Actress Alice dreams of a star role, but only gets to dub Japanese Animations. Writer Bertrand teaches literature instead of getting over his writer’s block. And singer Cora works in a sad karaoke-bar, but behind the counter not at the mic. Marc Fitoussi presents a sweet-sour comedy about the dark side of the bohemian lifestyle.