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Ellbogen (German, Turkish with English subtitles)
Location
Main screening room
Date
January 23rd, 2025
Duration
86 min
Cycle
Achtung Film!

Once a month, the Goethe-Institut collaborates with the Cinémathèque québécoise to present a significant work of contemporary German cinema: fiction films, documentaries, bold and entertaining productions by established and emerging filmmakers.

Elbow
Directed by
Aslı Özarslan
Language
German, Turkish with English subtitles
Actors
Melia Kara, Jamilah Bagdach, Asya Utku, Jale Arikan
Origins
Germany, Turkey, France
Year
2024
Duration
86 min
Genre
Drama
Format
Digital
Synopsis

Hazal's most fervent wish: a life. Although she has sent out numerous job applications, she hasn't been invited to a single interview. Instead, she is stuck in a training program where she faces constant stereotyping. But on her 18th birthday, Hazal feels powerful. It feels like the good old days, when she and her friends believed they could achieve anything as long as they stuck together. Only when they line up for one of the coolest clubs does Hazal realize that they don't belong there.

Elbow

Aslı Özarslan

Aslı Özarslan is a German filmmaker. She explores themes of social and cultural identity in her work, blending elements of documentary and fiction. Acclaimed at international festivals, her films are noted for their profound humanity and relevance. Özarslan's storytelling reflects a deep connection with her subjects, portraying human experiences and societal challenges with nuance and sensitivity, avoiding any trace of voyeurism. Through innovative visuals and a distinctive narrative style, she creates compelling and emotionally resonant cinematic works.

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