A Heavy Heart
A Heavy Heart | |
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Directed by | Thomas Stuber |
Written by | Thomas Stuber |
Starring | Peter Kurth |
Cinematography | Peter Matjasko |
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Country | Germany |
Language | German |
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A Heavy Heart (German: Herbert) is a 2015 German drama film directed by Thomas Stuber. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section of the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival.[1]
Plot
The former East German professional boxer Herbert earns his living as a debt collector and bouncer. Besides, he trains the upcoming boxer Eddy. At the first time Herbert gets muscle cramps, he tries to cover them up, but eventually he is diagnosed with ALS. Now he has to learn to live with restrictions, cramps and a wheelchair while his former environment has no need for him. His protégé Eddy also finds a new coach. His girlfriend Marlene accompanies him on his way. For years his work had been more important to him than his family. Now he tries to get to know his daughter Sandra and his granddaughter Ronja and to reconcile.
Cast
- Peter Kurth as Herbert
- Lena Lauzemis as Sandra
- Lina Wendel as Marlene
- Edin Hasanovic as Eddy
- Marko Dyrlich as Mark
References
- ^ "Sandra Bullock's 'Our Brand Is Crisis,' Robert Redford's 'Truth' to Premiere at Toronto". Variety. Retrieved 22 August 2015.