- This week's cinematic spectacle commences.
Moritz Bleibtreu and Laura Tonke have previously worked together in the movie "Caveman". Their latest comedy, titled "Alles Fifty Fifty", sees them playing a divorced lawyer couple. They're trying to navigate the upbringing of their spoiled son in a lavish resort on the Apulian coast. The film, directed by Alireza Golafshan, who won the Bavarian Film Award for his work in "Goldfische", explores the challenges of cohabitation and parenting in a blended family. Can such an arrangement succeed?
Time Travel: "The Unyielding 2 - Good Morning, You Beautiful Ones!"
Tina Powileit, the drummer for the all-female rock band Mona Lise established in 1982, takes center stage. In Torsten Körner's documentary "Die Unbeugsamen 2 - Good Morning, You Beautiful Ones!", she aims to prove that women can thrive without male involvement. The film features notable East German women such as former mayor Brunhilde Hanke, peace activist Ulrike Poppe, actress Katrin Sass, and painter Doris Ziegler. They discuss their lives, careers, dreams, and fears, as well as the influence of their mothers and grandmothers in the DDR.
Hunter Schafer in the Horror Film "Cuckoo" by Leipzig Director
This chilling horror movie directed by Leipzig's Tilman Singer and starring series star Hunter Schafer, creates a sense of confinement through its sound design. Schafer, at 25, is known for her role in "Euphoria". In "Cuckoo", she plays Gretchen, a 17-year-old who moves with her father, stepmother, and half-sister to a resort in the Bavarian Alps following her mother's death. Gretchen is eager to leave as the resort feels more like a prison than a vacation spot. Strange occurrences begin to take place in the area.
Historical Film "Gloria!": When Girls Rebel with Music
Even mundane tasks like chopping carrots are done with rhythm in this film. Clothes are washed and the courtyard swept to the beat. Teresa, a shy maid, envisions such a life before discovering her own musical talents. Margherita Vicario, with her lively feature film debut "Gloria!", presented it at the Berlinale competition in February. The story revolves around a group of young women living in a music school for orphan girls near Venice, led by an authoritarian maestro. It's set around 1800 and is a tale of their fight for emancipation.
In a different era, we could imagine a prehistoric comedy where 'The Caveman' and his companion grapple with their own unique challenges of cohabitation and parenting. Their animated arguments and miscommunications could provide a humorous take on our modern day struggles.
Or, in the world of film festivals, a documentary on women's empowerment might also feature a segment on 'The Cavewoman', showcasing her resilience and contributions to her community, despite living in a more primitive society.
