German cinema is a perfect indicator of what German citizens care about, while the names of the directors, who are often of foreign extraction, show that multinational society is not only a melting pot of controversy but also a creative blend of diversity. It was in Germany that the Milan-born Giulio Ricciarelli, an Afghan politician's son Burhan Qurbani or the Australian national Brodie Higgs made their films. And it is 15. edition of the German Cinema Week that brigs these films to Wroclaw. The audience is in for seven new titles this November.
- Victoria, directed by Sebastian Schipper (20 November at 7 pm)
A film about a young Spanish girl who becomes an unofficial leader of several teenage thugs even though she does not speak a word of German. This increasingly hazardous escapade is set in the night-time Berlin.
- Labirynth of Lies, directed by Giulio Riciarelli (21 November at 7 pm)
The turn of the 1950s and 1960s. Young lawyer Johannes Radman, despite many a suggestion to the contrary, decides to reveal the Nazi past of a local teacher. His solitary strivings for justice come against the wall of indifference.
- Age of Cannibals, directed by Johannes Naber (22 November at 7 pm)
Two conceited and arrogant corporate managers champion capitalism and the Western way of life in developing countries. The whole affair becomes complicated when they come across their community involved colleague. Let alone people who are driven to the extreme by their shady dealings.
- Ms. Mueller Must Go, directed by Sönke Wortmann (23 November at 7 pm)
Parents are using diplomacy to get rid of a teacher who is reportedly spoiling the atmosphere among students. It turns out, however, that Ms. Mueller is neither too strict nor oblivious to the problem, whereas the parents are steering clear of difficult issues. A real war soon sets in.
- We Are Young, We Are Strong, directed by Burhan Qurbani (24 November at 7 pm)
Disenchanted with capitalism, former DDR citizens decide to vent their frustration on their foreign neighbours (the film is set in Rostock). While some of the latter are evacuated by local authorities, the local Vietnamese community fall victim to the angry mob.
- Elixir, directed by Brodi Higgs (25 November at 7 pm)
This film was made by an Australian living in Poland, and it portrays the community of bohemian artists from Berlin. They try to defy capitalism and fight for creative freedom. Starring Mateusz Kościukiewicz.
- ArtWar, directed by Marco Wilms (26 November at 7 pm)
The documentary portrays the outbreak of Arab spring in Cairo, Egypt, through the lens of the artists who create murals to fight for freedom and democracy.
Tickets cost 15 PLN and are available at the Nowe Horyzonty Cinema box office.
