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Year: 2001
Director: Tom Tykwer
Plot: Director Tom Tykwer followed up his international hit Lola Rennt (Run Lola Run) with this drama, which also examines young people living on the edges of the law. Sisi (Franka Potente) is an attractive but withdrawn woman who works in a psychiatric clinic, while Bodo (Benno Fürmann) is looking to make some quick money after his recent release from the army. Bodo robs a gas station and is fleeing on foot when he accidentally causes Sisi to be hit by a truck. Realizing she's seriously injured, Bodo comes to Sisi's rescue and performs an emergency tracheotomy on her before he escapes again. Sisi, who is often pursued by men but shies away from their advances, finds that she longs to meet the mysterious Bodo again, and eventually tracks him down to a hideout he shares with his brother, Walter (Joachim Krol). Bodo and Walter angrily send Sisi away, but she unexpectedly encounters them when they pull a robbery at a bank where she's running an errand. Bodo and Walter are caught in a shoot-out with police, and Sisi helps to spirit Bodo away to the clinic where she works, trying to spare him the grim news that Walter was killed in the melee. In addition to serving as writer and director, Tom Tykwer also composed the musical score for The Princess and the Warrior in collaboration with Johnny Klimek and Reinhold Heil. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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]]>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:13:17 GMTThe Princess and the Warrior2001Tom TykwerDirector <a href="/players/P___222772/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Tom Tykwer</a> followed up his international hit Lola Rennt (<a href=/films/128797/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>Run Lola Run</a>) with this drama, which also examines young people living on the edges of the law. Sisi (<a href="/players/P___263424/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Franka Potente</a>) is an attractive but withdrawn woman who works in a psychiatric clinic, while Bodo (<a href="/players/P___237396/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Benno Fürmann</a>) is looking to make some quick money after his recent release from the army. Bodo robs a gas station and is fleeing on foot when he accidentally causes Sisi to be hit by a truck. Realizing she's seriously injured, Bodo comes to Sisi's rescue and performs an emergency tracheotomy on her before he escapes again. Sisi, who is often pursued by men but shies away from their advances, finds that she longs to meet the mysterious Bodo again, and eventually tracks him down to a hideout he shares with his brother, Walter (Joachim Krol). Bodo and Walter angrily send Sisi away, but she unexpectedly encounters them when they pull a robbery at a bank where she's running an errand. Bodo and Walter are caught in a shoot-out with police, and Sisi helps to spirit Bodo away to the clinic where she works, trying to spare him the grim news that Walter was killed in the melee. In addition to serving as writer and director, <a href="/players/P___222772/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Tom Tykwer</a> also composed the musical score for The Princess and the Warrior in collaboration with Johnny Klimek and Reinhold Heil. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide6Taggedy Taggged (6-10)1343http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/t15119atdlg.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/The_Princess_and_the_Warrior/171954/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/12/17/38484.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Body: Time to feature two more members of the Spout community, each of which will be receiving a copy of the two-disc edition of Yule-A-Go-Go, the perfect thing to give you that warm, fuzzy feeling this Christmas season. (Note: I’ll be doing this twice today since I spectacularly failed to do it yesterday.) –Chris Thilk, Director of Marketing Username: leeroy711 Real name: Emery From: Phoenix , AZ Last 5 movies I’ve loved: Missing (1982), Touch of Evil (1958), Sukiyaki Western Django (2007), Volver (2006) and The Princess and the Warrior (2000). My favorite group on Spout is: The Weekly Theme. The strangest place I’ve ever watched a movie has to be at the Glendale Drive-in. A friend and I used to know where the hole in the fence was. We would sneak in and find a family that was watching something we wanted to see and sit on the parking block next to thier car so we could just pretend that we were with them. Also, I watch about one movie a week on my laptop in a hotel room in Nogales, AZ (border town) which is just a strange place to find yourself in. —————- Username: Pippin06 Real Name: Kylie From: Grand Rapids, MI Last 5 movies I’ve loved: The last ones I’ve loved (as in, I gave them 5 stars here on Spout) were: Double Indemnity, Hotel Rwanda, The Painted Veil, All About Eve, and Wall-E (these don’t count the ones I “revisited” for the AFI Project thing in my blog; they’re ones I saw for the first time and fell in love with them). Favorite group on Spout is: My favorite group on Spout? I can’t narrow it to one, so I’ll say three: two of the ones I own, which would be the Oscars group (It’s a Wonderful Night for Oscar) and the Imagination of Fantasy group, because I started them and love talking about awards shows and fantasy, but otherwise I enjoy the discussions in Top 5 a lot because I like making lists of things. I don’t know about unusual, but definitely one of the best experiences I had watching a movie was when I went to a drive-in somewhere outside of Loveland, CO near the foothills of the Rockies. I think I saw Anger Management and Bringing Down the House. It was like camping under the stars but with movies! And there are no mountains in Grand Rapids. I’m just sayin’. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:01:25 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com12/17/2008 12:01:25 PMTime to feature two more members of the Spout community, each of which will be receiving a copy of the two-disc edition of Yule-A-Go-Go, the perfect thing to give you that warm, fuzzy feeling this Christmas season. (Note: I’ll be doing this twice today since I spectacularly failed to do it yesterday.) –Chris Thilk, Director of Marketing Username: leeroy711 Real name: Emery From: Phoenix , AZ Last 5 movies I’ve loved: Missing (1982), Touch of Evil (1958), Sukiyaki Western Django (2007), Volver (2006) and The Princess and the Warrior (2000). My favorite group on Spout is: The Weekly Theme. The strangest place I’ve ever watched a movie has to be at the Glendale Drive-in. A friend and I used to know where the hole in the fence was. We would sneak in and find a family that was watching something we wanted to see and sit on the parking block next to thier car so we could just pretend that we were with them. Also, I watch about one movie a week on my laptop in a hotel room in Nogales, AZ (border town) which is just a strange place to find yourself in. —————- Username: Pippin06 Real Name: Kylie From: Grand Rapids, MI Last 5 movies I’ve loved: The last ones I’ve loved (as in, I gave them 5 stars here on Spout) were: Double Indemnity, Hotel Rwanda, The Painted Veil, All About Eve, and Wall-E (these don’t count the ones I “revisited” for the AFI Project thing in my blog; they’re ones I saw for the first time and fell in love with them). Favorite group on Spout is: My favorite group on Spout? I can’t narrow it to one, so I’ll say three: two of the ones I own, which would be the Oscars group (It’s a Wonderful Night for Oscar) and the Imagination of Fantasy group, because I started them and love talking about awards shows and fantasy, but otherwise I enjoy the discussions in Top 5 a lot because I like making lists of things. I don’t know about unusual, but definitely one of the best experiences I had watching a movie was when I went to a drive-in somewhere outside of Loveland, CO near the foothills of the Rockies. I think I saw Anger Management and Bringing Down the House. It was like camping under the stars but with movies! And there are no mountains in Grand Rapids. I’m just sayin’. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/12/15/38410.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Body: As promised earlier today, here are the first two member profiles as we highlight some of those who have made Spout the great place it is over the course of 2008 (and even before that). As promised, each one of these members will receive a copy of Yule-A-Go-Go on DVD for them to snuggle up to in ways we don’t need to hear about. –Chris Thilk, Director of Marketing Username:  Risselada Real name: Brian Risselada but some people here call me Rizzo From: Jenison, MI. But have been in Chicago, IL for over 4 years now Fav Group on Spout: Movie Polls Last five movies I saw for the first time that have become my favorites: The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters Burn After Reading 21 Up Born To Kill Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx Most Unusual Place You’ve Ever Watched a Movie: I’m not sure the most unusual place I’ve watched a movie, but one of the most unusual experiences I had watching a movie was when a couple of my friends and I went to see Happy, Texas when it first came out.  I personally wanted to see Bringing Out the Dead, but that movie was chosen and our fates were sealed.  Without going into too much detail I will say that when we first walked into the theater we were the only ones there.  And by the middle of the movie one of my friends was writhing around on the ground in just his underwear, covered in Mountain Dew, while angry old biker in leather was cussing him out. I’m excessively honored to be chosen as a featured profile!  I LOVE SPOUT!!! ———- Username: leeroy711 Real name: Emery From: Phoenix , AZ Last 5 movies I’ve loved: Missing (1982),  Touch of Evil (1958), Sukiyaki Western Django (2007), Volver (2006) and  The Princess and the Warrior (2000). My favorite group on spout is The Weekly Theme. Most Unusual Place You’ve Ever Watched a Movie: The strangest place I’ve ever watched a movie has to be at the Glendale Drive-in. A friend and I used to know where the hole in the fence was. We would sneak in and find a family that was watching something we wanted to see and sit on the parking block next to thier car so we could just pretend that we were with them. Also, I watch about one movie a week on my laptop in a hotel room in Nogales, AZ (border town) which is just a strange place to find yourself in. Merry Christmas! Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:00:38 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com12/15/2008 5:00:38 PMAs promised earlier today, here are the first two member profiles as we highlight some of those who have made Spout the great place it is over the course of 2008 (and even before that). As promised, each one of these members will receive a copy of Yule-A-Go-Go on DVD for them to snuggle up to in ways we don’t need to hear about. –Chris Thilk, Director of Marketing Username:  Risselada Real name: Brian Risselada but some people here call me Rizzo From: Jenison, MI. But have been in Chicago, IL for over 4 years now Fav Group on Spout: Movie Polls Last five movies I saw for the first time that have become my favorites: The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters Burn After Reading 21 Up Born To Kill Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx Most Unusual Place You’ve Ever Watched a Movie: I’m not sure the most unusual place I’ve watched a movie, but one of the most unusual experiences I had watching a movie was when a couple of my friends and I went to see Happy, Texas when it first came out.  I personally wanted to see Bringing Out the Dead, but that movie was chosen and our fates were sealed.  Without going into too much detail I will say that when we first walked into the theater we were the only ones there.  And by the middle of the movie one of my friends was writhing around on the ground in just his underwear, covered in Mountain Dew, while angry old biker in leather was cussing him out. I’m excessively honored to be chosen as a featured profile!  I LOVE SPOUT!!! ———- Username: leeroy711 Real name: Emery From: Phoenix , AZ Last 5 movies I’ve loved: Missing (1982),  Touch of Evil (1958), Sukiyaki Western Django (2007), Volver (2006) and  The Princess and the Warrior (2000). My favorite group on spout is The Weekly Theme. Most Unusual Place You’ve Ever Watched a Movie: The strangest place I’ve ever watched a movie has to be at the Glendale Drive-in. A friend and I used to know where the hole in the fence was. We would sneak in and find a family that was watching something we wanted to see and sit on the parking block next to thier car so we could just pretend that we were with them. Also, I watch about one movie a week on my laptop in a hotel room in Nogales, AZ (border town) which is just a strange place to find yourself in. Merry Christmas! Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/11/13/37289.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Body: Danny Boyle’s new crowd-pleasing film Slumdog Millionaire was originally intended to be shot entirely in English, but apparently due to the preferences of a casting director, about a third of the movie is in Hindi. While this fraction may not be enough to call it a foreign-language film, it could have been enough to turn off subtitle-fearing audiences were the movie not so otherwise accessible due to its feel-good, “Hollywood-style” story involving star-crossed romance, destiny and an ultimate “love conquers all” message. Also, the movie breaks free from one off-putting foreign film tradition by following Man on Fire, Night Watch and TV’s Heroes into the realm of non-traditional subtitling. Slumdog received a standing ovation at the Toronto Film Festival, where it won the People’s Choice Award, and it could very well extend its popularity in the direction of the multiplex crowd. If it’s a hit with moviegoers who aren’t typically open to world cinema, this could be the chance for similarly feel-good foreign films to cross over and reach a wider audience, whether they be upcoming releases like the Sundance-winning Captain Abu Raed or titles from the past that could always use more Netflix-queue love. And so, in the hopes that Slumdog could help open the door to further foreign film consumption, SpoutBlog presents this guide to the most accessible world cinema titles from the past ten years. For every entry-level film on the list, we name a couple of more intermediate titled in the same vein — just in case you get hooked. Amelie Spout.com user leeroy711 recently referred to this imaginative French film as the foreign-language cinema’s “gateway drug.” And it’s certainly true that its fanciful romantic story and colorful tone have won the favor of many a young adult not previously accustomed to European cinema. Never mind that it makes stalking seem a little too precious and innocent — the film’s whimsical title character (played delightfully by Audrey Tautou), full of good intentions and lots of heart, will have you wishing you had such a thoughtful and inventive pursuer. Also worth checking out: A Very Long Engagement; Love Me If You Dare The Chorus Hollywood sometimes seems to have cornered the market on movies about inspirational teachers, especially those involving music instruction. But this French film proves that foreign films can have similarly motivational stories about great educators and their newly encouraged students. Also worth checking out: Small Voices; Monsieur Ibrahim City of God This Brazilian film set in the favelas of Rio can be quite violent, enough to have been compared to gangster films like Goodfellas (though Goodfellas doesn’t have any little kids being shot in the foot). But at its center is the uplifting tale of a boy who makes it out of the slums in order to become a successful writer. Also worth checking out: City of Men (both the TV series and the feature film) Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Martial arts cinema has long been an accessible genre to a large enough portion of Americans, but this film, which became the top grossing foreign-language title in the U.S. (not counting The Passion of the Christ), has managed to acquire fans that don’t normally go for kung fu and wuxia. The main attraction that makes this title more appealing than most is likely its production value, which with its beautiful cinematography and well-crafted special effects allows it to compare to romantic epics out of Hollywood. Also worth checking out: Hero; House of Flying Daggers Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India The running time of 3 hrs. 43 min. probably seems like a deterrent, but this Bollywood film really does feel a lot shorter than it is. Really. And anyway its compelling story of an underdog cricket team is familiar enough that you don’t have to pay too much attention if you don’t have the time — though it will be difficult to let your attention stray except for during some of the less-adequately translated musical numbers that aren’t so significant or relatable to most Western viewers. Just think of this film as your typical Hollywood sports movie, except instead of the final game being quickly highlighted in the last 30 minutes, it’s seemingly depicted in its entirety for more than an hour. And yes, the ending is a crowd-pleaser. Also worth checking out: The Cup; Monsoon Wedding Life is Beautiful This Oscar-winning film is so feel-good that it comes close to overkill. In fact, a decade after its release, it’s easy to forget just how entertaining it is. Just as we’re more likely to remember the stomach ache after gorging ourselves with delicious sweets or the hangover that follows a great night of drinking, moviegoers often recall only the obnoxiousness that came with an overexposed and over-awarded Roberto Benigni. But don’t let the cynics keep you from enjoying such a heartwarming and inspiriting tale of a “real life Prince Charming.” Also worth checking out: I Served the King of England The Motorcycle Diaries Hollywood could actually take a cue from this film the next time it wants to make one of those prequels detailing the life of an iconic villain (ex: Hannibal Rising), at least if it wants audiences to like the guy enough to forget he grows up to be a murderous rebel. Whether or not you like who and what Ernesto Guevara becomes in the years after The Motorcycle Diaries takes place, you’ll have no trouble falling for his younger self as he ditches his privileged life and devotes himself to a colony of lepers. Also worth checking out: Downfall Pan’s Labyrinth In the tradition of such dark yet magical stories as Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz, a little girl encounters strange creatures and kind of winds up a princess. It’s ultimately a very sad and depressing film, but the ending at least pretends to be happy, enough that you might think your eyes are watering with tears of joy. Also worth checking out: City of Lost Children Run Lola Run It’s extremely fast-paced, a little bit MTV, a little bit video game, and it features a character you really want to root for, especially because she’s narratively allotted a few do-overs in order to make things right. And mainstream moviegoers love stories of both chance and second chances. Roger Ebert also noted in his review that it’s the kind of film that could play in a sports bar, so perhaps it’s even more of a gateway foreign film for sports fans than Lagaan. Also worth checking out: The Princess and the Warrior; Amores perros Tsotsi Like City of God, this film involves a crime-ridden ghetto, but it’s even more accessible than that film despite its lack of inspiring upward mobility. It could probably appeal most to fans of American “urban” gangster films, but any mainstream moviegoer should enjoy the conventional plot involving a thug who accidentally kidnaps a baby and then changes morally as a result. Also worth checking out: Kolya; Central Station Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:00:46 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com11/13/2008 5:00:46 PMDanny Boyle’s new crowd-pleasing film Slumdog Millionaire was originally intended to be shot entirely in English, but apparently due to the preferences of a casting director, about a third of the movie is in Hindi. While this fraction may not be enough to call it a foreign-language film, it could have been enough to turn off subtitle-fearing audiences were the movie not so otherwise accessible due to its feel-good, “Hollywood-style” story involving star-crossed romance, destiny and an ultimate “love conquers all” message. Also, the movie breaks free from one off-putting foreign film tradition by following Man on Fire, Night Watch and TV’s Heroes into the realm of non-traditional subtitling. Slumdog received a standing ovation at the Toronto Film Festival, where it won the People’s Choice Award, and it could very well extend its popularity in the direction of the multiplex crowd. If it’s a hit with moviegoers who aren’t typically open to world cinema, this could be the chance for similarly feel-good foreign films to cross over and reach a wider audience, whether they be upcoming releases like the Sundance-winning Captain Abu Raed or titles from the past that could always use more Netflix-queue love. And so, in the hopes that Slumdog could help open the door to further foreign film consumption, SpoutBlog presents this guide to the most accessible world cinema titles from the past ten years. For every entry-level film on the list, we name a couple of more intermediate titled in the same vein — just in case you get hooked. Amelie Spout.com user leeroy711 recently referred to this imaginative French film as the foreign-language cinema’s “gateway drug.” And it’s certainly true that its fanciful romantic story and colorful tone have won the favor of many a young adult not previously accustomed to European cinema. Never mind that it makes stalking seem a little too precious and innocent — the film’s whimsical title character (played delightfully by Audrey Tautou), full of good intentions and lots of heart, will have you wishing you had such a thoughtful and inventive pursuer. Also worth checking out: A Very Long Engagement; Love Me If You Dare The Chorus Hollywood sometimes seems to have cornered the market on movies about inspirational teachers, especially those involving music instruction. But this French film proves that foreign films can have similarly motivational stories about great educators and their newly encouraged students. Also worth checking out: Small Voices; Monsieur Ibrahim City of God This Brazilian film set in the favelas of Rio can be quite violent, enough to have been compared to gangster films like Goodfellas (though Goodfellas doesn’t have any little kids being shot in the foot). But at its center is the uplifting tale of a boy who makes it out of the slums in order to become a successful writer. Also worth checking out: City of Men (both the TV series and the feature film) Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Martial arts cinema has long been an accessible genre to a large enough portion of Americans, but this film, which became the top grossing foreign-language title in the U.S. (not counting The Passion of the Christ), has managed to acquire fans that don’t normally go for kung fu and wuxia. The main attraction that makes this title more appealing than most is likely its production value, which with its beautiful cinematography and well-crafted special effects allows it to compare to romantic epics out of Hollywood. Also worth checking out: Hero; House of Flying Daggers Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India The running time of 3 hrs. 43 min. probably seems like a deterrent, but this Bollywood film really does feel a lot shorter than it is. Really. And anyway its compelling story of an underdog cricket team is familiar enough that you don’t have to pay too much attention if you don’t have the time — though it will be difficult to let your attention stray except for during some of the less-adequately translated musical numbers that aren’t so significant or relatable to most Western viewers. Just think of this film as your typical Hollywood sports movie, except instead of the final game being quickly highlighted in the last 30 minutes, it’s seemingly depicted in its entirety for more than an hour. And yes, the ending is a crowd-pleaser. Also worth checking out: The Cup; Monsoon Wedding Life is Beautiful This Oscar-winning film is so feel-good that it comes close to overkill. In fact, a decade after its release, it’s easy to forget just how entertaining it is. Just as we’re more likely to remember the stomach ache after gorging ourselves with delicious sweets or the hangover that follows a great night of drinking, moviegoers often recall only the obnoxiousness that came with an overexposed and over-awarded Roberto Benigni. But don’t let the cynics keep you from enjoying such a heartwarming and inspiriting tale of a “real life Prince Charming.” Also worth checking out: I Served the King of England The Motorcycle Diaries Hollywood could actually take a cue from this film the next time it wants to make one of those prequels detailing the life of an iconic villain (ex: Hannibal Rising), at least if it wants audiences to like the guy enough to forget he grows up to be a murderous rebel. Whether or not you like who and what Ernesto Guevara becomes in the years after The Motorcycle Diaries takes place, you’ll have no trouble falling for his younger self as he ditches his privileged life and devotes himself to a colony of lepers. Also worth checking out: Downfall Pan’s Labyrinth In the tradition of such dark yet magical stories as Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz, a little girl encounters strange creatures and kind of winds up a princess. It’s ultimately a very sad and depressing film, but the ending at least pretends to be happy, enough that you might think your eyes are watering with tears of joy. Also worth checking out: City of Lost Children Run Lola Run It’s extremely fast-paced, a little bit MTV, a little bit video game, and it features a character you really want to root for, especially because she’s narratively allotted a few do-overs in order to make things right. And mainstream moviegoers love stories of both chance and second chances. Roger Ebert also noted in his review that it’s the kind of film that could play in a sports bar, so perhaps it’s even more of a gateway foreign film for sports fans than Lagaan. Also worth checking out: The Princess and the Warrior; Amores perros Tsotsi Like City of God, this film involves a crime-ridden ghetto, but it’s even more accessible than that film despite its lack of inspiring upward mobility. It could probably appeal most to fans of American “urban” gangster films, but any mainstream moviegoer should enjoy the conventional plot involving a thug who accidentally kidnaps a baby and then changes morally as a result. Also worth checking out: Kolya; Central Station Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/blogs/ptgriff/archive/2007/7/24/15719.aspx Post By: ptgriff
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Post Date: 7/24/2007 3:30:32 PM
Body: After seeing Run Lola Run I was more than anxious to see Tom Tykwer’s other films. Next in line for me was The Princess and the Warrior. My friend had just gotten through seeing it and told me how great it was so this only added to my anticipation. The thing I like the most about this film was the plot. It revolves around two people, one a thief, Bodo (Benno Furmann), and the other a nurse, Sissi (Franka Potente), who works at a mental institution. After stealing some groceries, Bodo is being chased through the streets of a German town. During the chase he hops on the back a truck distracting the driver who in turn hits Sissi as she is crossing the street. Though she is alive, she is severly injured and trapped under the truck. Bodo, looking for a place to hide from the guards, climbs under the truck and sees her struggling to breathe. Realizing he is at fault for her current situation, he gives her some makeshift medical attention and saves her life. He sees her safely to the hospital and then disappears. After recovering Sissi starts looking for him. Her search for him dominates the rest of the film. The plot of this film just seems so simple to me and that’s why I like it so much. It’s just a simple story of a woman looking for the man who saved her life. However, once she finds him the film gets even better. They help each other unravel some mysteries that have haunted them for much of their lives. Another aspect of the film I like is the choice in locations. The town they chose to shoot in is so cool. It’s clean yet rugged. The architecture of the buildings is very interesting and unique. One scene of the film is shot on the roof of a bank and I’d have to say, it is the strangest looking bank I have ever seen. The asylum that Sissi works in is pretty cool as well. The staff that runs the asylum lives there so each employee has his or her own quarters set apart from the patients. The grounds surrounding the asylum are filled with bushes, trees and even a moat. It is like an old medieval castle. I feel the characters in this film are interesting and complex. Bodo is torn by the memory of his dead wife. He dreams about her every night and wakes up hugging the heater/stove of the house he lives in. From his dreams, it’s obvious that the death of his wife had a profound effect on him. He spends much of the film in a depressed state, snapping at those close to him. Throughout the film he is struggling to get past her death. Sissi on the other hand, is very lonely. Since the untimely death of her mother she has been alone. She works at the asylum because it where she was born. Her mother was a nurse there and her father is a patient whom she is forced to engage in sexual activities with. Being bored, lonely and having a crazy father makes for an interesting character if you ask me. I don’t normally like romantic films, but this film is an exception. Essentially it’s a love story but the depth of the characters and their troubled pasts makes for an interesting story. Combined with interesting locations and some great performances, this film makes for an entertaining and enjoyable experience.
]]>Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:30:32 GMTptgriffptgriff Blog7/24/2007 3:30:32 PM After seeing Run Lola Run I was more than anxious to see Tom Tykwer&rsquo;s other films. Next in line for me was The Princess and the Warrior. My friend had just gotten through seeing it and told me how great it was so this only added to my anticipation. The thing I like the most about this film was the plot. It revolves around two people, one a thief, Bodo (Benno Furmann), and the other a nurse, Sissi (Franka Potente), who works at a mental institution. After stealing some groceries, Bodo is being chased through the streets of a German town. During the chase he hops on the back a truck distracting the driver who in turn hits Sissi as she is crossing the street. Though she is alive, she is severly injured and trapped under the truck. Bodo, looking for a place to hide from the guards, climbs under the truck and sees her struggling to breathe. Realizing he is at fault for her current situation, he gives her some makeshift medical attention and saves her life. He sees her safely to the hospital and then disappears. After recovering Sissi starts looking for him. Her search for him dominates the rest of the film. The plot of this film just seems so simple to me and that&rsquo;s why I like it so much. It&rsquo;s just a simple story of a woman looking for the man who saved her life. However, once she finds him the film gets even better. They help each other unravel some mysteries that have haunted them for much of their lives. Another aspect of the film I like is the choice in locations. The town they chose to shoot in is so cool. It&rsquo;s clean yet rugged. The architecture of the buildings is very interesting and unique. One scene of the film is shot on the roof of a bank and I&rsquo;d have to say, it is the strangest looking bank I have ever seen. The asylum that Sissi works in is pretty cool as well. The staff that runs the asylum lives there so each employee has his or her own quarters set apart from the patients. The grounds surrounding the asylum are filled with bushes, trees and even a moat. It is like an old medieval castle. I feel the characters in this film are interesting and complex. Bodo is torn by the memory of his dead wife. He dreams about her every night and wakes up hugging the heater/stove of the house he lives in. From his dreams, it&rsquo;s obvious that the death of his wife had a profound effect on him. He spends much of the film in a depressed state, snapping at those close to him. Throughout the film he is struggling to get past her death. Sissi on the other hand, is very lonely. Since the untimely death of her mother she has been alone. She works at the asylum because it where she was born. Her mother was a nurse there and her father is a patient whom she is forced to engage in sexual activities with. Being bored, lonely and having a crazy father makes for an interesting character if you ask me. I don&rsquo;t normally like romantic films, but this film is an exception. Essentially it&rsquo;s a love story but the depth of the characters and their troubled pasts makes for an interesting story. Combined with interesting locations and some great performances, this film makes for an entertaining and enjoyable experience. http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/german/MemberTagFilms.aspxgerman
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