Germany / 2024 / 98’
In German with English subtitles
Director: Lucia Chiarla
Cast: Max Riemelt, Natalia Rudziewicz
Constanze and Jens, a devoted couple strained by relentless work, confront a crisis when their son Luis faces brutal bullying over his beloved unicorn backpack. Their taxi becomes a battleground, where conflicting values of conformity or defiance challenge their relationship. As Luis slips from victim to aggressor, guilt and societal pressures threaten to break them. Directed by Lucia Chiarla, with Max Riemelt and Natalia Rudziewicz shining, ABOUT LUIS is an emotional and entertaining ride into the exploration of identity, parental sacrifice, and a family’s struggle against a polarized world’s unyielding demands.
