Director: Sebastian Schipper, Colour, 140 min., 2015, 18+
There is just one hour left before this night in Berlin draws to a close. Victoria, a young woman from Spain, meets four guys in front of a Berlin club - Sonne, Boxer, Blinker and Fuss. There is immediate chemistry between her and Sonne, but they have no time for one another. Sonne and his mates have something to sort out: to settle a debt, they have got involved in a dodgy deal. Because one of them is too drunk, Victoria is urged to take his place as a driver. What starts off as a great adventure for them first turns into a crazy and euphoric dance - and then into a nightmare. As the new day gradually dawns, it is suddenly a question of all or nothing for Victoria and Sonne.
Even the idea is pretty original: to shoot a film in one complete take, without any technical tricks or safety nets, is quite a risk. But this is precisely what Sebastian Schipper and his film team dared to attempt with Victoria, and the outcome is a resounding success. One of the most exciting German films for years!
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