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- NC16. Some Coarse Language and Sexual References.
- Directed by:
- Jan Ole Gerster
- Cast:
- Tom Schilling, Marc Hosemann, Friederike Kempter, Justus von Dohnányi
- Year:
- 2012
- Duration:
- 1hr 25min
- Language:
- German
- Subtitles:
- English
-Dates: 12, 25 and 31 May-
Special $6 ticket price
incl. 6 wins at the 2013 German Film Awards (Best Film, Best Actor and more)
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Niko is in his late 20's and recently dropped out of college. He lives for the moment, drifting sleeplessly through the streets of Berlin, marvelling at the people around him whilst searching for that decent cup of coffee. With a quiet curiosity, he observes how they cope with everyday life while failing to notice how he himself is becoming an outsider.
But, one day, everything changes, and Niko’s forced to confront the consequences of his inaction. His girlfriend ends their relationship, his father cuts off his allowance and a psychiatrist diagnoses him with an 'emotional imbalance'.
The film, shot in stylish black-and-white, with a jazzy soundtrack, captures the aimlessness of post-reunification Berlin youth with wit and poignancy, blending deadpan humor with subtle social commentary.
“A Coffee in Berlin" has some funny things to say about the “younger generation” and its prolonged adolescence, its putting-off of dealing with serious matters. - RogerEbert.com
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Ticketing notes:
Projector Gift Vouchers, Projector Member Free & Discounted Tickets - are NOT valid for this screening.
Co-presented by Goethe-Institut Singapore
