2023 German film
| Weekend Rebels |
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| Directed by | Marc Rothemund |
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| Screenplay by | Richard Kropf |
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| Based on | Wir Wochenendrebellen
by Mirco Juterczenka and Jason von Juterczenka |
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| Produced by | Quirin Berg
Mara Fiedler
Justyna Müsch
Max Wiedemann |
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| Starring | Florian David Fitz
Aylin Tezel
Cecilio Andresen |
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| Cinematography | Philip Peschlow |
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| Edited by | Hans Horn
Chris Mühlbauer |
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| Music by | Hans Hafner
Johnny Klimek |
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Production
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| Distributed by | Leonine Distribution |
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Release date |
- September 28, 2023 (2023-09-28)
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Running time | 109 minutes |
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| Country | Germany |
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| Languages | German
Albanese
Latvian
English |
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| Box office | $8,1 million[1] |
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Weekend Rebels (German: Wochenendrebellen) is a 2023 German sports comedy-drama film directed by Marc Rothemund and written by Richard Kropf.[2] Starring Florian David Fitz, Aylin Tezel and Cecilio Andresen.[3] It is based on the autobiographical book Wir Wochenendrebellen by Mirco and Jason von Juterczenka.[4] It is about the journey of a father and his autistic son to find the latter's favorite soccer team by visiting all 56 teams in their respective stadiums.[5] It premiered on September 28, 2023, in German theaters.[6] An upcoming American remake will be directed by Stephen Chbosky.[7]
Synopsis
Mirco travels a lot for work, while his wife Fatime organizes the demanding family life. Their ten-year-old son Jason is autistic, and his everyday life consists of daily routines and set rules. When Jason's family is suggested to attend a special school, Mirco is also challenged as a parent. He makes a pact with his son: Jason promises to do his best not to be provoked at school if Mirco helps him find his favorite soccer club. However, Jason only wants to decide on a club once he has seen the 56 first, second, and third division teams live in their respective stadiums.[8]
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:[9][10]
- Florian David Fitz as Mirco
- Aylin Tezel as Fatime
- Cecilio Andresen as Jason
- Florina Siegel as Lucy
- Joachim Król as Grandpa Gerd
- Petra-Maria Cammin as Ömchen (Manuela)
- Milena Dreißig as Miss Dr. Folke
- Leslie Malton as Mrs. Brinkhaus
- Tilo Nest as Professor Reinhard Sieben
- Michaela Wiebusch as Teacher Schönwalder
- Ilknur Boyraz as Rector Bussart
- Janina Kranz as Jessi
- Andreas Leopold Schadt as Folder Steve
- Elizabeth Heckel as Secretary
- Nela Bartsch as Elderly lady
- Markus Hoffmann as Folder
- Sabine Barth as Passenger
- Fritz Scheuermann as Bayern Fan
- Christo Klahr as Soccer Fan
- Frank Streffing
Production
Principal photography finished at the end of November 2021 in Germany.[11][12]
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