Tour de Force (film)
Tour de Force (German: Hin und weg) is a 2014 German drama film directed by Christian Zübert, produced by Florian Gallenberger and Benjamin Herrmann. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival and in the Grand Piazzia Section of the Locarno International Film Festival.[1]
Tour de Force | |
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Directed by | Christian Zübert |
Written by | Christian Zübert Ariane Schröder |
Produced by | Florian Gallenberger Benjamin Herrmann |
Starring | Florian David Fitz Julia Koschitz |
Cinematography | Ngo The Chau |
Edited by | Mona Bräuer |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
Country | Germany |
Language | German |
Cast
- Florian David Fitz as Hannes
- Julia Koschitz as Kiki
- Jürgen Vogel as Michael
- Miriam Stein as Sabine
- Volker Bruch as Finn
- Johannes Allmayer as Dominik
- Victoria Mayer as Mareike
- Hannelore Elsner as Irene
Awards
Florian David Fitz received the Jupiter Award 2015 as Best Actor.[2]
Reviews
Indiewire wrote: "There have been a lot of narrative features and documentaries made on euthanasia, but “Tour De Force” manages to become a unique and emotionally immersive experience on the subject by sidestepping all of the surrounding political controversy and focusing entirely on the psychological and spiritual effects the practice has on people. It's a powerful experience that's remarkably tender and human, equally heartbreaking and life affirming. “Tour De Force” is a powerful drama about the value of life, friendship, and love, as well as the inevitable grieving process one has to survive upon the loss of a loved one."[3]
References
- "TIFF Adds 'Clouds of Sils Maria' and 'Two Days, One Night,' Reveals 5 More Lineups". Indiewire. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- Burda-news.de
- "Tender, Human, & Emotionally Immersive "Tour de Force"". Indiewire. Retrieved 11 April 2015.