Credits

Land

Germany

Taal

German

Ondertitels

English

Speeltijd

81

Regie

Tom Tykwer

Jaar

1998

Cast

Franka Potente, Moritz Bleibtreu, Herbert Knaup

Storyline

Lola receives a phone call from her boyfriend Manni. He lost 100,000 DM in a subway train that belongs to a very bad guy. She has 20 minutes to raise this amount and meet Manni. Otherwise, he will rob a store to get the money. Three different alternatives may happen depending on some minor event along Lola’s run.

Marnix:

“Get ready for a breathtaking race against time with Lola Rennt, a 1998 German film classic from director Tom Tykwer. This unique mix of action, romance and philosophy takes you into the hectic life of Lola, who has 20 minutes to raise 100,000 Deutsche Marks to save the life of her boyfriend Manni. What follows is an explosive and visually innovative rush of adrenaline.

The film tells three variations of the same scenario, where every small decision has bigger consequences. It is a fascinating game of fate, chance and time. With the energetic lead role of Franka Potente, the soundtrack and fast editing, Lola Rennt is a true cinematic experience and considered a highlight of modern German cinema.

The film challenged the viewer to think about choices and the domino effect that can result from them. Whether you are into action, philosophical depth or original storytelling: Lola Rennt offers it all. Every second counts, so don’t miss this modern classic on the big screen!”