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Section: International Competition of Feature Films for Youth
Goodbye Berlin (2016)
Fourteen is not easy under normal circumstances, and Maik’s are anything but. His dysfunctional family life, plus conspicuous unpopularity with classmates, means being stuck with the (ostracized) new kid is a curse. Almost as bad as not being invited to Tatjana’s birthday party – she’s the hottest girl in class. Summer vacation? His wealthy errant parents have their own plans. No big deal. Until ‘Tschick’ shows up, admiring everything about Maik’s “kick-ass” life. Somehow, Tschick convinces him to drop-by Tatjana’s party; their exit makes a bit impression and Maik realizes Tschick’s demeanor is his strength. The boys then embark on a road trip. Maik’s rewards are another new friend (Müller), and the best summer ever. Its repercussions are life altering and, who wants to wait fifty years?
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Year | 2016 |
| Duration | 93 min |
| Rating | 13 |
| Language | German |
| Subtitle | English, Czech |
| Directed by | Fatih Akin |
| Screenplay | Hark Bohm |
| Director of Photography | Rainer Klausmann |
| Music | Milena Fessmann |
| Edited by | Andrew Bird |
| Contact | The Festival Agency |
Biography
A German screenwriter, director and producer of Turkish origin, he studied visual communications at the University of Fine Arts of Hamburg. He debuted with the successful feature film Short Sharp Shock (Kurz und schmerzlos, 1998). He gained an international reputation and awards for the drama Against the Wall (Gegen die Wand, 2004), The Edge of Heaven (Auf der anderen Seite, 2007) and The Cut (2014). He has made several short films and documentaries and occasionally acts.
Action + Adventure, Youth, Friendship, Road movie, Teamwork, Comedy, Freedom, Youth