Britfilms
What is BRITFILMS?
During the school year of 2018/2019, BRITFILMS will be in its 12th season, playing in about 60 cinemas all over Germany. Presented are films from english-speaking nations and regions, all of them focusing on young protagonists and their lives.
Programme 2018/2019
PADDINGTON 2
UK/F/USA, 2017, FSK 0
"Paddington 2" perfectly captures the warm-hearted wit and adventurous pace of its predecessor and builds upon it. Behind Paddington's second adventure hides a universal and timeless story, speaking of the first, careful steps into independence.
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I KILL GIANTS
BEL/UK/USA, 2017, FSK 12
"I Kill Giants" visualizes the mind of an intelligent young woman, who, despite her maturity, is not ready for what's to come and seeks refuge in a fantasy world. Valuable life lessons are learned amidst a display of intriguing imagery and dense, fantastic atmosphere.
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HANDSOME DEVIL
IRL, 2016, FSK 12
Looking behind outdated gender roles and the ruthlessness of group dynamics, "Handsome Devil" deals with many important subjects. Among them are the search for one's own identity, sexuality, friendship and the perils of living together in the modern world.
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JUST CHARLIE
UK, 2017, FSK 12
An empathetic and realistic tale with it's finger on the pulse of society, "Just Charlie" tells of gender roles and their evolution/dissolution, societal pressure and the long and difficult road toward one's identity.
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SHORT TERM 12
USA, 2013, FSK 12
Without resorting to pathos or melodrama, "Short Term 12" gives a clear and authentic view of what defines life. The big and small defeats, personal growth and the fun parts in between.
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PIN CUSHION
UK, 2017, FSK 16
Through the lens of a dark, modern fairy-tale, PIN CUSHION examines today's society and deals with important subjects such as family, mobbing, exclusion and isolation.
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Next stops
Bremen — Schauburg
Oldenburg — Casablanca-Kino
Leipzig — Schauburg