Double film love at the Orfeo: Emotional tragicomedies in the original version!

Double film love at the Orfeo: Emotional tragicomedies in the original version!

At the Orfeo art house cinema in Fellbach-Schmiden things will be exciting for all cinephiles towards the end of the year. The dark winter evenings are brought to life with a selection of original films. On Sunday, December 28th, at 7:30 p.m., “A life without love is possible but pointless,” a Spanish film directed by Cesc Gay, is on the program. The story revolves around the strong Eva, who rediscovers her passion after 25 years of marriage when she meets the taken writer Alex during a business trip to Rome. This film combines humorous and serious elements and addresses the challenges and opportunities of modern love life. The dubbed version will be offered on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Monday and Tuesday, December 30, at 5:00 p.m., so there is something for everyone, reports the Stuttgarter Nachrichten.

The French tragicomedy “With Love and Chansons”, directed by Ken Scott, follows on Tuesday, December 30th. Here the audience follows the story of Esther Perez, who is faced with challenges after the birth of her sixth child, especially when Roland is born with a deformity. Esther promises him that he will go to school on his own two feet on his first day of school. This film shows how love and devotion can overcome all obstacles. The dubbed version will also be shown on Monday at 7:30 p.m., which is a great deal for anyone who doesn't want to watch the original with subtitles.

A moving documentary experience

Because the Orfeo doesn't just focus on fiction. The documentary “Leonie and the Way Up” will be shown on September 18th. This touching film sheds light on the life of Leonie, a 90-year-old woman who never loses the courage to live despite the loss of her husband. Directed by her daughter Sigrid Klausmann-Sittler, the film follows Leonie's everyday life, which is characterized by memories, conversations with her husband's grave and melancholic flashbacks. Leonie plays backgammon for two and reflects on topics such as war, hunger, music and love. Particularly moving is the image of Leonie dancing in her kitchen every morning, inviting the audience to reflect on their own dealings with loss.

Leonie herself summarizes her message in one sentence: “Life is worth living, even if it is sometimes difficult.” The film is described as an intimate portrait that illuminates universal aspects of life and moving on after severe loss. Dieter Kosslick, the ex-Berlinale boss, emphasizes the importance and touching nature of the film and makes it clear that this documentary not only moves you to tears, but also provides comfort, especially in difficult times.

Tickets for all performances can be easily reserved via the website www.kinokult.de. It's worth diving into the magical world of the film and getting inspired.