German language coproductions at the 22nd European Film Festival in Malaysia.
Romy’s Salon
Director: Mischa Kamp | Netherlands & Germany | 2020 | 90 min
Romy has to stay with her grandma Stine after school. It's so boring. Her hairdresser Grandma is strict and in love with her salon. But grandma's memory is not the best, and charming Romy can be at some help with customers and economy.
Sami, Joe and I
Director: Karin Heberlein | Switzerland | 2020 | 94 min
Sami, Joe and Leyla are ready. Equipped for a truly epic summer. After finishing school they are all set to get out and grab their slice of life. But what is to come, is diametrically opposed to their expectations.
Caged Birds
Director: Oliver Rihs | Switzerland | 2020 | 118 min
In the early 1980s, the idealistic lawyer Barbara Hug fought against the outdated Swiss justice system. She represents rebel leftist autonomists (republicans) such as the punk artist Heike and uses the court as a stage to draw attention to abuses. One day, the son of an industrialist and petty criminal “escape king”, Walter Stürm, seeks her advice. He of all people soon becomes the left-wing symbol of freedom and human dignity, and both Heike and Barbara feel drawn to him.
The Audition
Director: Ina Weisse | France & Germany | 2019 | 99 min
Anna, a violin teacher, neglects her husband and son as she focuses more on Alexander. She pushes Alex to ever more extraordinary performances. Especially on the crucial day when an accident occurs.
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