Cleo - If I could turn back time
March 2, 2021 at 19:00 Hrs.
Germany, color, 101 min., 2017 - 2019Director: Erik Schmitt
Main Cast: Marleen Lohse, Jeremy Mockridge, Max Mauff, Heiko Pinkowski, Andrea Sawatzki
Genre: Drama, Comedy
His ingenuity knows no bounds, and his use of original visual effects is as stunning as ever: Erik Schmitt is back to present his first feature film, once again co-starring Berlin itself. The ghosts of Berlin's legendary figures spout their wisdom, while Cleo tries desperately to reverse the misfortunes of her childhood. A treasure of mythological proportion promises the solution. Together with three quirky but loveable companions, Cleo sets off to find it, on a quest that takes her all over Berlin, back into time and deep into her own emotional world. (69. Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin, Catalogue)
Besides humor, many quirky supporting characters, an atmospheric soundtrack and dynamic camera work, it is above all the third main character that enchants the audience: Berlin. Rarely has the city been captured on screen with so much love, wit and esprit. CLEO is an original urban fairy tale told with a lot of heart. Romantic, playful and beautiful. (FBW)