The film takes the sprawling form of a Chinese checkers games, creating a collage of associations evoked by movements and gambles. Through one family, three different Germanys take shape, including their problematic subchapters. The film centres on the mother who is a passionate Chinese checkers player as well as a tailor and fashion designer in the GDR. The mother’s favourite piece of work is a showpiece dress with piping, cording, tabs and embroidery around the neckline. One has to love this film, if only for the tender re-animation of words we presumed obsolete.
Recommendations
view all
Anselm
Don't F*#% With John Wick
My Mom Jayne
No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad
A Plastic Ocean
As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button
Heart of a Dog
Champs
Avatar: Creating the World of Pandora
Making "The Matrix"
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
One Child Nation
Directed by John Ford
Looking for Richard
Naqoyqatsi
Listen to Me Marlon
The Class of ‘92
Public Speaking
I Am Heath Ledger