Goethe-Institut Toronto x TOPS
This screening is guest curated by Goethe-Institut Toronto & presented with the Royal Conservatory of Music.
Gates open at 7:00PM, screening begins at sundown.
TICKETS
The Goethe-Institut invites you to a special free film night on the grounds of Fort York, with our partners at the Toronto Outdoor Picture Show and the Royal Conservatory of Music, to celebrate the return to the big screen.
Toronto premiere!
Lara (Germany, 2019, 98min) by Jan-Ole Gerster (Oh Boy), starring Corinna Harfouch (Downfall; Finsterworld), Tom Schilling (Never Look Away; Oh Boy), Rainer Bock (The Mover; The White Ribbon; Barbara), Edin Hasanovic (Je Suis Karl; You Are Wanted), and others
“Observant little jewel.” -- Screen International
“A portrait of remarkable depth.” – Variety
It's Lara's 60th birthday, and she has every reason to celebrate: This evening, her son Viktor will be giving the most important piano concert of his career. Lara was, after all, the one who has mapped out and driven his musical career. Yet Viktor has been unreachable for weeks and nothing indicates that Lara will be welcome at his debut performance. Taking matters into her own hands, she buys up all remaining tickets and hands them out to everyone she meets. The more Lara strives to make the evening successful, however, the more events get out of control. An intimate drama about lost dreams, the love of music, and a special mother-son relationship.
Gerster's sophomore feature, encouraged by Michael Haneke after the global success of Oh Boy, brings together an impressive cast and crew. Award-winning cinematographer Frank Griebe (Babylon Berlin, Perfume) is responsible for the stark and captivating camera work. The award-winning music for the film was composed by Arash Safaian and recorded by German-Japanese star pianist Alice Sara Ott.
Awards
German Film Critics Association Award - Best Actress
Special Jury Award Festival del Cinema Europeo - Best Film
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival - Best Actress; Special Prize of the Jury; Award of the Ecumenical Jury
Munich Film Festival FIPRESCI Prize
Bavarian Film Award - Best Music
All public health regulations and procedures will be followed closely and groups of attendees will be physically spaced out to ensure a safe and enjoyable event. Visit TOPS FAQ for more on protocol and ticketing.
Part of the Goethe-Institut focus on German film.
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