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Goodbye Berlin
Tschick
2016 93 min France, Germany 12+
★6.9
Drama, Comedy
Director: Fatih Akin
🎭 Based on
«Why We Took the Car»
byWolfgang Herrndorf
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Description
Maik, a fourteen-year-old teenager, sets out on a road trip during summertime with Tschick, a new classmate, in a stolen car. The two share life changing experiences during the eventful journey.
Starring
Tristan Göbel
Actor
Aniya Wendel
Actor
Justina Humpf
Actor
Awards
European Film Awards 2017
— Youth Audience Award
Key opinion
Fatih Akın's adaptation of the bestselling novel is a charming, atmospheric road film that captures the essence of teenage rebellion and friendship. While the plot follows a conventional coming-of-age structure, the strong chemistry between the lead actors and the film's nostalgic summer tone create an engaging and heartfelt experience.
| Acting | The lead actors deliver convincing performances that anchor the film with genuine chemistry and naivety. | |
| Direction | Fatih Akın effectively balances the film's nostalgic summer mood with a lighthearted yet reflective tone. | |
| Runtime | The 90-minute runtime is well-paced, providing a tight and immersive adventure that avoids feeling bloated. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay successfully maintains the literary depth and thematic growth of the original source material. | |
| Originality | Some viewers appreciate the film's comforting, classic structure, while others find the overall narrative arc and road-trip tropes to be somewhat unoriginal. |