STAMBUL GARDEN
2020
The adaptation of the novel byFinn-Ole Heinric directed by İlker Çatak
In co-production with SWR, ARTE and HR
Supported by BKM, MFG Baden-Württemberg, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, Kuratorium junger deutscher Film and DFFF. Script development funded by Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg.
German distributor: Salzgeber & Co. Medien, World Sales: Totem Films
In German theaters from 02.09.2021
SYNOPSIS:
Janik and Samuel are best friends and enjoy the end of high school. Their worlds are different : Janik has parents who always do everything right, while Samuel comes from a broken home. Samuel wants order, Janik wants chaos. A thoughtless moment puts the close bond between the two friends in jeopardy. As they set off on their long-planned trip to Istanbul, the boys are looking to save their friendship, enjoy their freedom and try out a new life.
CAST:
Emil von Schönfels, Mekyas Mulugeta, Katharina Behrens, Oğulcan Arman Uslu, Godehard Giese, Nicole Marischka, Luissa Hansen
TEAM:
Writers: Gabriele Simon, Finn-Ole Heinrich
Director: İlker Çatak
Producers: Gabriele Simon, Martin Heisler
Commissioning Editors: Jan Berning, Barbara Häbe, Jörg Himstedt
Director of Photography: Judith Kaufmann
Editors: Sascha Gerlach, Jan Ruschke
Production Design: Christian Strang
Costume Design: Juliane Maier, Christian Roehrs
Make Up Design: Nikolay Lißner
FESTIVALS 2021:
• Goldener Spatz - Youth Competition
• Crossing Europe Filmfestival Linz - YAAS! Wettbewerb, Austria
• 14. Lichter Filmfest Frankfurt International
AWARDS:
★ Script awarded with the Thomas-Strittmatter-Award
✩ Preselection of the German Film Awards
✩ Nomination for Katharina Behrens (BEST ACTRESS) at the German Film Critics Award
★ Bavarian Film Awards 2022 - Emil von Schönfels and Mekkas Mulugeta (Best young actors)