by Janelle (
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I like to participate in life rather than be a spectator. Music, dancing, theatre, travelling, food, cycling and walking are some of my passions. Writing is an enjoyable pastime that allows me to share my experiences.
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The Australian premiere of
How About Adolf? Der Vorname is part of the lineup for the
2019 German Film Festival. The festival will be screening movies in Palace cinemas in Adelaide, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth and the
program has details of session times and venues.
How About Adolf? has a running time of 91 minutes and was directed by
Sönke Wortmann. The is in German with English subtitles and is based on a 2012 French box office hit
What's In A Name?
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What should be a pleasant dinner get together of family and friends descends into a bitter dispute when
Thomas (the brother of the hostess) reveals the given name (der Vorname) of his unborn son as
Aldolf. Old rivalries, family secrets and revealing home truths are disclosed during the course of the evening and everyone has something to say. It is a social satire full of witty dialogue where the snobbish intellectual bully
Stephan is involved in a battle of words and concepts with his economically successful prankster brother in law
Thomas. Order is restored and an uneasy truce is reached until long-held beliefs are overturned by the shocking revelations of long term family friend
Rene.
How About Adolf? is very entertaining and whilst funny is also thought-provoking as one questions their own ideas and beliefs.
