Film screenings
Sommerkino

Online film screenings on Goethe On Demand Irland

Thu, 03.06.2021 -
Sun, 27.06.2021
Online worldwide

To mark the launch of the Irish edition of the Goethe-Institut’s film screening platform Goethe On Demand we are presenting Sommerkino, a programme of new German films during the month of June. Offering a broad selection of recent productions, the four screenings include dramas and biopics as well as films for children and young adults. The directors range from well-known filmmakers like Caroline Link and Oskar Roehler to newcomers who recently made their directional debuts. Each film will be available for three days, starting from the dates below.
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Thursday, 03/06/2021, 6:00 pm (GMT+1)
available until 06/06/2021, 11:00 pm   
All About Me / Der Junge muss an die frische Luft

Germany 2018, Dir: Caroline Link, 100 minutes, age recommendation (FSK): 6+

Ruhr Valley, Germany, 1972. Hans-Peter is a pudgy nine year-old growing up in the security of his family and fun-loving relatives. At first sight he might not be the most popular guy, but he has a talent for making others laugh. However, dark shadows soon loom over the boy’s everyday life as his once cheerful mum becomes more and more depressed after an operation. Hans-Peter’s father leaves him mostly in the care of his two grandmas, both of whom have big hearts and strong personalities. Their love and care make it possible for Hans-Peter to use his talent for comedy to heal his own wounds while also making people laugh along with him – a quality that helps him become one of the best-known German comedians – Hape Kerkeling. The film by Academy Award winner Caroline Link is based on Kerkeling's memoirs.

Festivals and Awards: Seattle 2019; Golden Space Needle Award Best Actor for Julius Weckauf, Shanghai 2019, Kolkata 2019, Bengaluru 2020, Bavarian Film Prize 2019 (Best Directing), Romy Award 2019 (Best Directing, Best Cinematography, Best Newcomer Actor), German Film Awards 2019 (Best Film: Bronze, Best Supporting Actress, Highest Admissions) et.al.

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Thursday, 10/06/2021, 6:00 pm (GMT+1)
available until 13/06/2021, 11:00 pm
Enfant Terrible 

Germany 2019/20, Dir: Oskar Roehler, 135 minutes, age recommendation (FSK): 16+

When 22-year-old Rainer Werner Fassbinder stormed the stage of the ‘Antitheater’ (Anti-Theatre) in Munich in 1967 and seized the theatre production without further ado, nobody thought that this brazen nobody would become one of the most significant post-war German filmmakers. His passionate and driven character swiftly attracts a bunch of dedicated admirers. As if he senses his limited life span, he almost frantically creates film after film.
Despite early setbacks, many of his films had their breakthrough at the most renowned films festivals, hailed and hated by audience, critics and fellow filmmakers.
His anger and his longing for love as well as his self-exploitation have made Rainer Werner Fassbinder the most memorable and radical German film director, an Enfant Terrible. The film presents director Oskar Roehler's view on Fassbinder, aesthetically adapted to Fassbinder's universe.

Festivals: Cannes 2020 Official Selection, Hamburg 2020 (Opening Film)

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Thursday, 17/06/2021, 6:00 pm (GMT+1)
available until 20/06/2021, 11:00 pm
LOMO – The Language of Many Others

Germany 2017, Dir: Julia Langhof, 101 minutes, age recommendation (FSK): 12+

Karl is about to sit his leaving cert, his future lies ahead of him. His ambitious sister Anna already knows she’s moving to Canada and Paul, his best friend, wants to marry his childhood sweetheart. Karl finds all of this ludicrous – and sees in his parents’ world an ill omen of his own future. He spends most of his time on the Internet, running a blog called ‘The Language of Many Others’ where he collects photographs and videos, compiling them into series, and constantly gaining followers.
When Karl falls in love with his classmate Doro, he thinks he finally knows what he wants. But his luck is short lived. For Karl, one thing is clear now: nothing is true, everything is random. He decides to let his followers increasingly take control over his life. A dangerous game begins.

Festivals and Awards: CPH PIX 2017, Zurich 2017, Warsaw 2017, Les Arcs 2017, First Steps Award 2017, Bavarian Film Prize 2017 (Best Newcomer Actor: Jonas Dassler) et.al.

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Thursday, 24/06/2021, 6:00 pm (GMT+1)
available until 27/06/2021, 11:00 pm
Too Far Away / Zu weit weg 

Germany 2019, Dir: Sarah Winkenstette, 92 minutes, age recommendation (FSK): for all ages

Ben and Tariq are the newbies in school and in the local football club. Ben had to move due to a new open-cast mine, Tariq fled from the war in Syria. The two boys soon become friends, but while Ben is an outsider in school and things aren’t going so well in the soccer team for the talented striker, Tariq is a popular student who is successful on the field. Will Ben be able to step out of his friend’s shadow? Or is his competitive thinking unnecessary after all?

Festivals and Awards: Molodist Kyiv 2019, Giffoni 2019, Zlin 2019, Zurich 2019: Kids Jury Award, Black Nights Tallinn 2019, Chicago Int. Children's FF 2019, Haugesund – The Norwegian International Film Festival 2020, Espoo Ciné International Film Festival 2020, Seattle International Film Festival 2021, Teen Screen Award Molodist Kyiv 2019 et.al.

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Presented by the Goethe-Institut Irland.