German Currents Kino: Franky Five Star
- Fri, Jan 10
- Sun, Jan 12
Director: Birgit Möller Run Time: 114 min. Release Year: 2023 Language: German
Starring: Cecilio Andersen, Cino Djavid, Lena Urzendowsky, Meryem Ebru Öz, Paul Pötsch
Screenings are made possible with the support of the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles.
Synopsis: Introverted 20-something Franky (Urzendowsky) is unpredictable and erratic. Her best friend and roommate, Katja (Öz), knows about her changing moods, but Franky has never revealed her biggest secret. Deep in her head, she has an old-fashioned hotel that is inhabited by four odd but lovable characters: a strict concierge (Drassl), a seductive chambermaid (Killer), a bell boy (Hönig), and a child (Andresen). Whenever Franky is in an uncomfortable situation, one of the four personalities rides the elevator and takes control of her emotions.
Too busy dealing with this inner chaos, Franky has never let herself fall in love. Things change when she meets Katja’s new boyfriend, Hasi (Djavid). As Franky starts to fall for Hasi, her inner personalities take over, and things spiral out of control. Urzendowsky’s outstanding performance as the quirky yet charming Franky offers an imaginative and refreshing take on coming-of-age and finding your true self, or more than one.
Showtimes:
Friday, January 10, 2024: 7:00
Sunday, January 12, 2024: 3:00
Ticket Prices: $5 Regular
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umbw61665iM