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Festival of German Film 2008


And Along Come Tourists posterAnd Along Come Tourists (Am ende kommen Touristen)

Robert Thalheim has crafted a subtle film, often using one or two lines of dialogue that will hint at one standpoint, or a brief sequence of events that will provoke consideration of another.


Rating: Rating = 8
Hoopla Factor: Hoopla Factor = 7
Review by Mark Lavercombe


Runaway Horse posterRunaway Horse (Ein Fliehendes Pferd)

The film is all the more human as a consequence of such paradoxes, but it makes for rather depressing viewing. It's never clear exactly what can be done to fix things. The film is funny, however people like Mark (and myself to a certain extent) are more likely to be frustrated.


Rating: Rating = 5
Hoopla Factor: Hoopla Factor = 5
Review by Stuart Wilson


Wave, The posterThe Wave (Die Welle)

The Wave is a powerful and at times horrifying film that uses the natural advantage of its setting to make comment on the preconceptions and prejudices that must exist in a country still coming to terms with its past. Excellent performances from its leads combined with an amazing 'based on real life' premise allow the film to resonate on several levels.


Rating: Rating = 8
Hoopla Factor: Hoopla Factor = 8
Review by Mark Lavercombe




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