SYNOPSIS: The moving story of German-born basketball coach Max Stoller who became a national hero in Israel when he won the European Championship with Maccabi Tel Aviv in the 70s. And was then branded a traitor for accepting the job of turning the hopeless West German national team into olympic contenders. Which he achieved a […]
Filth
SYNOPSIS: Filth is an Edinburgh-set darkly comedic drama; a riotous tale about the abuse of power through a character who is powerless to halt his own rapid decline into oblivion during a trivial police murder investigation. Despite it providing an ideal opportunity to eliminate his rival colleagues in the race for promotion – a promotion […]
Mandela’s Children
SYNOPSIS: Nelson Mandela’s last ever filmed interview was also his most personal one. He spent five days telling his 22 grand-children his life story. His own family, in his own words. Each grandchild was allowed to ask three questions. About prison and the freedom struggle, more about first girlfriends, dancing and the meaning of life. […]
Deutschland, dein Selbstporträt
SYNOPSIS: According to a 2014 poll carried out by the BBC World Service, Germany is the most favourably viewed nation in the world for the second year in a row. This new wave of adulation for Cool Germania started back in 2006 when the country opened its doors to host one of the best World […]
Unfinished Song
SYNOPSIS: Arthur is the grumpy husband of Marion, who is terminally ill yet continues to participate with enthusiasm at her local seniors’ choir. As Marion’s health deteriorates, Arthur is keen to please his dying wife and even agrees to take her place in the choir, led by Elizabeth. The unconventional songbook includes hit songs such […]
3 Türken & ein Baby
SYNOPSIS: The Öztürk brothers’ bridal shop is suffering from the influx of yummy mummies into their Frankfurt neighbourhood. And the three brothers just can’t agree on how to best solve their financial woes. Just before they are evicted, a little baby comes crashing into their lives. Further disaster or a godsend? GENRE: Comedy CAST: Kostja […]